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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,683.59, 380,451.89 and 154,827.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,683.59, 380,451.89 and 154,827.47 is: 213,666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,683.59 : 380,451.89 = 154,827.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,683.59/380,451.89 = 154,827.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,683.59x = 380,451.89 × 154,827.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,683.59x = 58,904,400,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,904,400,909.02/275,683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,666.69

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