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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,124.85, 381,044.67 and 155,263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,124.85, 381,044.67 and 155,263.02 is: 214,258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,124.85 : 381,044.67 = 155,263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,124.85/381,044.67 = 155,263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,124.85x = 381,044.67 × 155,263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,124.85x = 59,162,146,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162,146,219.10/276,124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,258.69

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