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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,789.72, 381,970.98 and 155,932.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,789.72, 381,970.98 and 155,932.47 is: 215,187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,789.72 : 381,970.98 = 155,932.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,789.72/381,970.98 = 155,932.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,789.72x = 381,970.98 × 155,932.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,789.72x = 59,561,678,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,561,678,379.72/276,789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,187.47

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