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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,277.20, 381,261.99 and 155,418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,277.20, 381,261.99 and 155,418.58 is: 214,477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,277.20 : 381,261.99 = 155,418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,277.20/381,261.99 = 155,418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,277.20x = 381,261.99 × 155,418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,277.20x = 59,255,198,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255,198,153.17/276,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,477.34

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