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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,609.34, 380,362.95 and 154,758.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,609.34, 380,362.95 and 154,758.66 is: 213,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,609.34 : 380,362.95 = 154,758.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,609.34/380,362.95 = 154,758.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,609.34x = 380,362.95 × 154,758.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,609.34x = 58,864,460,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,864,460,455.65/275,609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,579.34

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