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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,096.86, 380,073.39 and 204,341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,096.86, 380,073.39 and 204,341.66 is: 281,295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,096.86 : 380,073.39 = 204,341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,096.86/380,073.39 = 204,341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,096.86x = 380,073.39 × 204,341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,096.86x = 77,664,827,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,664,827,434.43/276,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,295.58

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