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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,170.85, 381,128.69 and 153,663.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,170.85, 381,128.69 and 153,663.91 is: 212,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,170.85 : 381,128.69 = 153,663.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,170.85/381,128.69 = 153,663.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,170.85x = 381,128.69 × 153,663.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,170.85x = 58,565,724,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565,724,718.58/276,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,063.38

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