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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,286.06, 381,243.86 and 155,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,286.06, 381,243.86 and 155,424.84 is: 214,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,286.06 : 381,243.86 = 155,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,286.06/381,243.86 = 155,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,286.06x = 381,243.86 × 155,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,286.06x = 59,254,765,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,765,941.48/276,286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,468.89

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