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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,577.72, 380,293.92 and 154,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,577.72, 380,293.92 and 154,716 is: 213,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,577.72 : 380,293.92 = 154,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,577.72/380,293.92 = 154,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,577.72x = 380,293.92 × 154,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,577.72x = 58,837,554,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,837,554,126.72/275,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,506.21

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