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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,282.69, 381,292.25 and 155,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,282.69, 381,292.25 and 155,416.77 is: 214,487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,282.69 : 381,292.25 = 155,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,282.69/381,292.25 = 155,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,282.69x = 381,292.25 × 155,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,282.69x = 59,259,209,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,259,209,143.95/276,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,487.59

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