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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,277.64, 381,262.60 and 155,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,277.64, 381,262.60 and 155,419.02 is: 214,477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,277.64 : 381,262.60 = 155,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,277.64/381,262.60 = 155,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,277.64x = 381,262.60 × 155,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,277.64x = 59,255,459,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255,459,654.65/276,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,477.94

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