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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,128.56, 381,059.69 and 155,268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,128.56, 381,059.69 and 155,268.79 is: 214,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,128.56 : 381,059.69 = 155,268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,128.56/381,059.69 = 155,268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,128.56x = 381,059.69 × 155,268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,128.56x = 59,166,677,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,166,677,200.20/276,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,272.21

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