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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,872.99, 380,738.73 and 155,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,872.99, 380,738.73 and 155,011.64 is: 213,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,872.99 : 380,738.73 = 155,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,872.99/380,738.73 = 155,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,872.99x = 380,738.73 × 155,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,872.99x = 59,018,934,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,018,934,896.13/275,872.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,935.17

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