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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,061.34, 380,961 and 153,552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,061.34, 380,961 and 153,552.89 is: 211,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,061.34 : 380,961 = 153,552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,061.34/380,961 = 153,552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,061.34x = 380,961 × 153,552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,061.34x = 58,497,662,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497,662,527.29/276,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,900.96

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