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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,486.51, 380,142.17 and 154,641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,486.51, 380,142.17 and 154,641.09 is: 213,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,486.51 : 380,142.17 = 154,641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,486.51/380,142.17 = 154,641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,486.51x = 380,142.17 × 154,641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,486.51x = 58,785,598,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,785,598,750.56/275,486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,388.31

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