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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,283.06, 381,239.73 and 155,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,283.06, 381,239.73 and 155,421.84 is: 214,464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,283.06 : 381,239.73 = 155,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,283.06/381,239.73 = 155,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,283.06x = 381,239.73 × 155,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,283.06x = 59,252,980,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,252,980,317.70/276,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,464.76

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