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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,120.36, 381,174.48 and 208,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,120.36, 381,174.48 and 208,164.96 is: 287,364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,120.36 : 381,174.48 = 208,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,120.36/381,174.48 = 208,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,120.36x = 381,174.48 × 208,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,120.36x = 79,347,170,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,347,170,382.22/276,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,364.43

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