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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,905.77, 380,759.99 and 155,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,905.77, 380,759.99 and 155,049.45 is: 213,973.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,905.77 : 380,759.99 = 155,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,905.77/380,759.99 = 155,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,905.77x = 380,759.99 × 155,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,905.77x = 59,036,626,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,036,626,256.26/275,905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,973.87

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