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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,108.16, 381,027.36 and 156,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,108.16, 381,027.36 and 156,876.16 is: 216,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,108.16 : 381,027.36 = 156,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,108.16/381,027.36 = 156,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,108.16x = 381,027.36 × 156,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,108.16x = 59,774,109,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,774,109,091.74/276,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,488.02

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