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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,310.97, 381,307.63 and 155,453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,310.97, 381,307.63 and 155,453.02 is: 214,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,310.97 : 381,307.63 = 155,453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,310.97/381,307.63 = 155,453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,310.97x = 381,307.63 × 155,453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,310.97x = 59,275,423,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,275,423,289.76/276,310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,524.32

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