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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,314.91, 381,287.44 and 155,453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,314.91, 381,287.44 and 155,453.60 is: 214,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,314.91 : 381,287.44 = 155,453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,314.91/381,287.44 = 155,453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,314.91x = 381,287.44 × 155,453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,314.91x = 59,272,505,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,272,505,182.78/276,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,510.70

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