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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,125.67, 381,732.48 and 273,599.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,125.67, 381,732.48 and 273,599.69 is: 378,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,125.67 : 381,732.48 = 273,599.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,125.67/381,732.48 = 273,599.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,125.67x = 381,732.48 × 273,599.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,125.67x = 104,441,888,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,441,888,190.93/276,125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,240.42

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