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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,188.66, 381,136.72 and 155,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,188.66, 381,136.72 and 155,329.90 is: 214,353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,188.66 : 381,136.72 = 155,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,188.66/381,136.72 = 155,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,188.66x = 381,136.72 × 155,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,188.66x = 59,201,928,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,201,928,603.93/276,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,353.22

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