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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,799.52, 380,604.72 and 154,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,799.52, 380,604.72 and 154,945.92 is: 213,826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,799.52 : 380,604.72 = 154,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,799.52/380,604.72 = 154,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,799.52x = 380,604.72 × 154,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,799.52x = 58,973,148,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,973,148,496.74/275,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,826.15

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