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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,849.34, 380,661.49 and 154,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,849.34, 380,661.49 and 154,995.72 is: 213,888.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,849.34 : 380,661.49 = 154,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,849.34/380,661.49 = 154,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,849.34x = 380,661.49 × 154,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,849.34x = 59,000,901,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000,901,331.33/275,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,888.14

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