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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,424.44, 381,496.68 and 155,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,424.44, 381,496.68 and 155,595.12 is: 214,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,424.44 : 381,496.68 = 155,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,424.44/381,496.68 = 155,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,424.44x = 381,496.68 × 155,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,424.44x = 59,359,021,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,359,021,704.20/276,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,738.69

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