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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,283.88, 381,267.96 and 155,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,283.88, 381,267.96 and 155,425.13 is: 214,484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,283.88 : 381,267.96 = 155,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,283.88/381,267.96 = 155,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,283.88x = 381,267.96 × 155,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,283.88x = 59,258,622,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,258,622,618.16/276,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,484.54

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