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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,168.37, 381,067.92 and 155,302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,168.37, 381,067.92 and 155,302.46 is: 214,292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,168.37 : 381,067.92 = 155,302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,168.37/381,067.92 = 155,302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,168.37x = 381,067.92 × 155,302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,168.37x = 59,180,786,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180,786,355.75/276,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,292.41

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