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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,281.82, 381,265.11 and 155,423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,281.82, 381,265.11 and 155,423.07 is: 214,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,281.82 : 381,265.11 = 155,423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,281.82/381,265.11 = 155,423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,281.82x = 381,265.11 × 155,423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,281.82x = 59,257,393,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,257,393,880.09/276,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,481.70

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