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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,921.79, 380,805.89 and 155,068.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,921.79, 380,805.89 and 155,068.17 is: 214,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,921.79 : 380,805.89 = 155,068.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,921.79/380,805.89 = 155,068.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,921.79x = 380,805.89 × 155,068.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,921.79x = 59,050,872,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,050,872,487.52/275,921.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,013.08

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