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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,507.12, 380,205.44 and 154,657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,507.12, 380,205.44 and 154,657.12 is: 213,429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,507.12 : 380,205.44 = 154,657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,507.12/380,205.44 = 154,657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,507.12x = 380,205.44 × 154,657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,507.12x = 58,801,478,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,801,478,358.73/275,507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,429.98

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