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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,349.20, 380,001.36 and 154,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,349.20, 380,001.36 and 154,502 is: 213,223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,349.20 : 380,001.36 = 154,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,349.20/380,001.36 = 154,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,349.20x = 380,001.36 × 154,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,349.20x = 58,710,970,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710,970,122.72/275,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,223.68

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