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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,294.92, 381,265.18 and 155,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,294.92, 381,265.18 and 155,412.14 is: 214,456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,294.92 : 381,265.18 = 155,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,294.92/381,265.18 = 155,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,294.92x = 381,265.18 × 155,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,294.92x = 59,253,237,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,253,237,531.29/276,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,456.49

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