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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,828.83, 382,014.02 and 155,995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,828.83, 382,014.02 and 155,995.46 is: 215,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,828.83 : 382,014.02 = 155,995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,828.83/382,014.02 = 155,995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,828.83x = 382,014.02 × 155,995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,828.83x = 59,592,452,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,592,452,776.35/276,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,268.23

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