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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,221.68, 381,197.30 and 155,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,221.68, 381,197.30 and 155,368.60 is: 214,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,221.68 : 381,197.30 = 155,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,221.68/381,197.30 = 155,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,221.68x = 381,197.30 × 155,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,221.68x = 59,226,090,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,090,824.78/276,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,415.07

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