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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,727.58, 380,477.19 and 154,841.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,727.58, 380,477.19 and 154,841.38 is: 213,666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,727.58 : 380,477.19 = 154,841.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,727.58/380,477.19 = 154,841.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,727.58x = 380,477.19 × 154,841.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,727.58x = 58,913,613,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,913,613,158.12/275,727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,666.01

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