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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,220.68, 381,195.92 and 155,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,220.68, 381,195.92 and 155,367.60 is: 214,413.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,220.68 : 381,195.92 = 155,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,220.68/381,195.92 = 155,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,220.68x = 381,195.92 × 155,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,220.68x = 59,225,495,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,225,495,220.19/276,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,413.69

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