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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,849.19, 380,672.22 and 154,990.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,849.19, 380,672.22 and 154,990.39 is: 213,886.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,849.19 : 380,672.22 = 154,990.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,849.19/380,672.22 = 154,990.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,849.19x = 380,672.22 × 154,990.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,849.19x = 59,000,535,839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000,535,839.97/275,849.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,886.93

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