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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,282.65, 381,269.49 and 155,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,282.65, 381,269.49 and 155,424.02 is: 214,484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,282.65 : 381,269.49 = 155,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,282.65/381,269.49 = 155,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,282.65x = 381,269.49 × 155,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,282.65x = 59,258,434,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,258,434,932.80/276,282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,484.83

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