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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,282.06, 381,238.35 and 155,420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,282.06, 381,238.35 and 155,420.84 is: 214,463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,282.06 : 381,238.35 = 155,420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,282.06/381,238.35 = 155,420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,282.06x = 381,238.35 × 155,420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,282.06x = 59,252,384,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,252,384,967.48/276,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,463.38

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