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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,788.22, 381,968.91 and 155,930.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,788.22, 381,968.91 and 155,930.96 is: 215,185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,788.22 : 381,968.91 = 155,930.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,788.22/381,968.91 = 155,930.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,788.22x = 381,968.91 × 155,930.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,788.22x = 59,560,776,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,560,776,916.61/276,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,185.38

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