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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,222.68, 381,198.68 and 155,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,222.68, 381,198.68 and 155,369.60 is: 214,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,222.68 : 381,198.68 = 155,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,222.68/381,198.68 = 155,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,222.68x = 381,198.68 × 155,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,222.68x = 59,226,686,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,686,432.13/276,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,416.45

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