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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,282.95, 381,266.66 and 155,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,282.95, 381,266.66 and 155,424.20 is: 214,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,282.95 : 381,266.66 = 155,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,282.95/381,266.66 = 155,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,282.95x = 381,266.66 × 155,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,282.95x = 59,258,064,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,258,064,099.40/276,282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,483.25

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