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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,233.49, 381,204.23 and 155,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,233.49, 381,204.23 and 155,373.80 is: 214,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,233.49 : 381,204.23 = 155,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,233.49/381,204.23 = 155,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,233.49x = 381,204.23 × 155,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,233.49x = 59,229,147,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,229,147,108.28/276,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,416.97

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