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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,565.56, 380,259.44 and 154,683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,565.56, 380,259.44 and 154,683.50 is: 213,451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,565.56 : 380,259.44 = 154,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,565.56/380,259.44 = 154,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,565.56x = 380,259.44 × 154,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,565.56x = 58,819,858,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,819,858,412.53/275,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,451.42

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