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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,215.31, 381,173.36 and 155,356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,215.31, 381,173.36 and 155,356.56 is: 214,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,215.31 : 381,173.36 = 155,356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,215.31/381,173.36 = 155,356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,215.31x = 381,173.36 × 155,356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,215.31x = 59,217,781,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217,781,196.46/276,215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,389.93

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