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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,465.28, 381,522.78 and 155,608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,465.28, 381,522.78 and 155,608.36 is: 214,739.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,465.28 : 381,522.78 = 155,608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,465.28/381,522.78 = 155,608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,465.28x = 381,522.78 × 155,608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,465.28x = 59,368,134,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,368,134,098.44/276,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,739.93

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