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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,135.36, 381,195.18 and 208,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,135.36, 381,195.18 and 208,179.96 is: 287,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,135.36 : 381,195.18 = 208,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,135.36/381,195.18 = 208,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,135.36x = 381,195.18 × 208,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,135.36x = 79,357,197,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,357,197,324.59/276,135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,385.13

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