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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,155.19, 381,140.91 and 159,851.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,155.19, 381,140.91 and 159,851.81 is: 220,622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,155.19 : 381,140.91 = 159,851.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,155.19/381,140.91 = 159,851.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,155.19x = 381,140.91 × 159,851.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,155.19x = 60,926,065,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,926,065,281.40/276,155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,622.56

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