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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,271.17, 381,227.49 and 155,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,271.17, 381,227.49 and 155,454.27 is: 214,511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,271.17 : 381,227.49 = 155,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,271.17/381,227.49 = 155,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,271.17x = 381,227.49 × 155,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,271.17x = 59,263,441,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,263,441,161.88/276,271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,511.86

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