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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,898.60, 380,711.70 and 155,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,898.60, 380,711.70 and 155,020.68 is: 213,912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,898.60 : 380,711.70 = 155,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,898.60/380,711.70 = 155,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,898.60x = 380,711.70 × 155,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,898.60x = 59,018,186,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,018,186,617.96/275,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,912.60

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