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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,572.64, 380,297.22 and 154,723.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,572.64, 380,297.22 and 154,723.34 is: 213,522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,572.64 : 380,297.22 = 154,723.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,572.64/380,297.22 = 154,723.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,572.64x = 380,297.22 × 154,723.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,572.64x = 58,840,856,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,840,856,071.11/275,572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,522.13

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