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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,829.83, 382,015.40 and 155,996.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,829.83, 382,015.40 and 155,996.46 is: 215,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,829.83 : 382,015.40 = 155,996.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,829.83/382,015.40 = 155,996.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,829.83x = 382,015.40 × 155,996.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,829.83x = 59,593,050,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593,050,065.48/276,829.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,269.61

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