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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,691, 380,462.15 and 154,834.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,691, 380,462.15 and 154,834.91 is: 213,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,691 : 380,462.15 = 154,834.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,691/380,462.15 = 154,834.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,691x = 380,462.15 × 154,834.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,691x = 58,908,820,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,908,820,077.17/275,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,676.98

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