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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,127.70, 381,048.66 and 155,265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,127.70, 381,048.66 and 155,265.89 is: 214,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,127.70 : 381,048.66 = 155,265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,127.70/381,048.66 = 155,265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,127.70x = 381,048.66 × 155,265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,127.70x = 59,163,857,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,163,857,422.96/276,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,262.67

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