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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,854.08, 380,678.88 and 156,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,854.08, 380,678.88 and 156,622.08 is: 216,138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,854.08 : 380,678.88 = 156,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,854.08/380,678.88 = 156,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,854.08x = 380,678.88 × 156,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,854.08x = 59,622,717,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622,717,997.67/275,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,138.61

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