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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,443.91, 381,511.89 and 155,596.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,443.91, 381,511.89 and 155,596.77 is: 214,734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,443.91 : 381,511.89 = 155,596.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,443.91/381,511.89 = 155,596.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,443.91x = 381,511.89 × 155,596.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,443.91x = 59,362,017,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,362,017,800.60/276,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,734.40

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