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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,477.08, 381,539.03 and 155,620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,477.08, 381,539.03 and 155,620.08 is: 214,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,477.08 : 381,539.03 = 155,620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,477.08/381,539.03 = 155,620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,477.08x = 381,539.03 × 155,620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,477.08x = 59,375,133,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,375,133,593.62/276,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,756.08

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