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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,435.91, 381,493.82 and 155,585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,435.91, 381,493.82 and 155,585.02 is: 214,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,435.91 : 381,493.82 = 155,585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,435.91/381,493.82 = 155,585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,435.91x = 381,493.82 × 155,585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,435.91x = 59,354,722,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,354,722,889.94/276,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,714.23

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