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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,950.17, 380,842.81 and 153,454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,950.17, 380,842.81 and 153,454.77 is: 211,785.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,950.17 : 380,842.81 = 153,454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,950.17/380,842.81 = 153,454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,950.17x = 380,842.81 × 153,454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,950.17x = 58,442,145,431.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,442,145,431.07/275,950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,785.14

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