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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,748.65, 381,862.40 and 155,864.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,748.65, 381,862.40 and 155,864.07 is: 215,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,748.65 : 381,862.40 = 155,864.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,748.65/381,862.40 = 155,864.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,748.65x = 381,862.40 × 155,864.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,748.65x = 59,518,627,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,518,627,064.65/276,748.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,063.84

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