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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,855.08, 380,680.26 and 156,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,855.08, 380,680.26 and 156,623.08 is: 216,139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,855.08 : 380,680.26 = 156,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,855.08/380,680.26 = 156,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,855.08x = 380,680.26 × 156,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,855.08x = 59,623,314,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,623,314,816.40/275,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,139.99

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