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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,250.58, 381,117.84 and 155,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,250.58, 381,117.84 and 155,364.14 is: 214,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,250.58 : 381,117.84 = 155,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,250.58/381,117.84 = 155,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,250.58x = 381,117.84 × 155,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,250.58x = 59,212,045,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,212,045,450.26/276,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,341.80

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