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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,838.18, 380,657.02 and 154,979.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,838.18, 380,657.02 and 154,979.39 is: 213,871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,838.18 : 380,657.02 = 154,979.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,838.18/380,657.02 = 154,979.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,838.18x = 380,657.02 × 154,979.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,838.18x = 58,993,992,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,993,992,758.82/275,838.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,871.74

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