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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,266.08, 381,211.32 and 155,403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,266.08, 381,211.32 and 155,403.28 is: 214,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,266.08 : 381,211.32 = 155,403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,266.08/381,211.32 = 155,403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,266.08x = 381,211.32 × 155,403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,266.08x = 59,241,489,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,241,489,501.13/276,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,436.35

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