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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,906.27, 380,760.68 and 155,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,906.27, 380,760.68 and 155,049.95 is: 213,974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,906.27 : 380,760.68 = 155,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,906.27/380,760.68 = 155,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,906.27x = 380,760.68 × 155,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,906.27x = 59,036,924,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,036,924,395.97/275,906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,974.57

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