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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,819.39, 382,009.03 and 155,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,819.39, 382,009.03 and 155,999.45 is: 215,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,819.39 : 382,009.03 = 155,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,819.39/382,009.03 = 155,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,819.39x = 382,009.03 × 155,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,819.39x = 59,593,199,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593,199,140.06/276,819.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,278.27

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