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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,903.54, 380,754.47 and 155,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,903.54, 380,754.47 and 155,055.84 is: 213,981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,903.54 : 380,754.47 = 155,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,903.54/380,754.47 = 155,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,903.54x = 380,754.47 × 155,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,903.54x = 59,038,203,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,038,203,404.33/275,903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,981.32

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