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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,717.58, 380,463.39 and 154,831.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,717.58, 380,463.39 and 154,831.38 is: 213,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,717.58 : 380,463.39 = 154,831.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,717.58/380,463.39 = 154,831.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,717.58x = 380,463.39 × 154,831.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,717.58x = 58,907,671,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,907,671,713.18/275,717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,652.22

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