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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,521.39, 381,606.69 and 155,667.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,521.39, 381,606.69 and 155,667.07 is: 214,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,521.39 : 381,606.69 = 155,667.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,521.39/381,606.69 = 155,667.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,521.39x = 381,606.69 × 155,667.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,521.39x = 59,403,594,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,403,594,238.92/276,521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,824.59

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