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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,379.56, 380,023.98 and 154,504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,379.56, 380,023.98 and 154,504.16 is: 213,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,379.56 : 380,023.98 = 154,504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,379.56/380,023.98 = 154,504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,379.56x = 380,023.98 × 154,504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,379.56x = 58,715,285,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,715,285,809.76/275,379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,215.85

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