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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,526.30, 381,617.85 and 155,667.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,526.30, 381,617.85 and 155,667.82 is: 214,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,526.30 : 381,617.85 = 155,667.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,526.30/381,617.85 = 155,667.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,526.30x = 381,617.85 × 155,667.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,526.30x = 59,405,618,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,405,618,782.59/276,526.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,828.10

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