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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,153.84, 381,106.08 and 155,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,153.84, 381,106.08 and 155,333.16 is: 214,367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,153.84 : 381,106.08 = 155,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,153.84/381,106.08 = 155,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,153.84x = 381,106.08 × 155,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,153.84x = 59,198,411,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,198,411,701.61/276,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,367.51

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