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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,276.08, 381,225.12 and 155,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,276.08, 381,225.12 and 155,413.28 is: 214,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,276.08 : 381,225.12 = 155,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,276.08/381,225.12 = 155,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,276.08x = 381,225.12 × 155,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,276.08x = 59,247,446,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,446,317.59/276,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,450.15

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