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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,207.24, 381,162.23 and 155,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,207.24, 381,162.23 and 155,348.49 is: 214,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,207.24 : 381,162.23 = 155,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,207.24/381,162.23 = 155,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,207.24x = 381,162.23 × 155,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,207.24x = 59,212,976,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,212,976,875.53/276,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,378.80

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