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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,109.16, 381,028.74 and 156,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,109.16, 381,028.74 and 156,877.16 is: 216,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,109.16 : 381,028.74 = 156,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,109.16/381,028.74 = 156,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,109.16x = 381,028.74 × 156,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,109.16x = 59,774,706,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,774,706,609.58/276,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,489.40

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