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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,157.44, 381,144.02 and 159,854.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,157.44, 381,144.02 and 159,854.06 is: 220,625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,157.44 : 381,144.02 = 159,854.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,157.44/381,144.02 = 159,854.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,157.44x = 381,144.02 × 159,854.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,157.44x = 60,927,419,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,927,419,195.31/276,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,625.67

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