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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,798.24, 380,601.36 and 156,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,798.24, 380,601.36 and 156,566.24 is: 216,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,798.24 : 380,601.36 = 156,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,798.24/380,601.36 = 156,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,798.24x = 380,601.36 × 156,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,798.24x = 59,589,323,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,589,323,874.09/275,798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,061.29

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