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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,881, 380,716.18 and 156,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,881, 380,716.18 and 156,649 is: 216,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,881 : 380,716.18 = 156,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,881/380,716.18 = 156,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,881x = 380,716.18 × 156,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,881x = 59,638,808,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,638,808,880.82/275,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,175.85

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