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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,364.84, 379,980.18 and 154,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,364.84, 379,980.18 and 154,489.80 is: 213,182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,364.84 : 379,980.18 = 154,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,364.84/379,980.18 = 154,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,364.84x = 379,980.18 × 154,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,364.84x = 58,703,062,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,703,062,012.16/275,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,182.85

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