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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,666.56, 380,320.32 and 156,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,666.56, 380,320.32 and 156,365.44 is: 215,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,666.56 : 380,320.32 = 156,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,666.56/380,320.32 = 156,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,666.56x = 380,320.32 × 156,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,666.56x = 59,468,954,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,468,954,177.74/275,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,727.85

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