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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,306.16, 381,286.86 and 155,452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,306.16, 381,286.86 and 155,452.54 is: 214,515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,306.16 : 381,286.86 = 155,452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,306.16/381,286.86 = 155,452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,306.16x = 381,286.86 × 155,452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,306.16x = 59,272,010,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,272,010,855.62/276,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,515.71

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