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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,186.41, 381,133.61 and 155,327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,186.41, 381,133.61 and 155,327.65 is: 214,350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,186.41 : 381,133.61 = 155,327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,186.41/381,133.61 = 155,327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,186.41x = 381,133.61 × 155,327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,186.41x = 59,200,587,977.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,200,587,977.32/276,186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,350.11

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