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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,262.56, 381,206.52 and 155,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,262.56, 381,206.52 and 155,399.76 is: 214,431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,262.56 : 381,206.52 = 155,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,262.56/381,206.52 = 155,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,262.56x = 381,206.52 × 155,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,262.56x = 59,239,401,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,239,401,718.44/276,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,431.52

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