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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,220.62, 381,559.68 and 216,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,220.62, 381,559.68 and 216,544.68 is: 299,125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,220.62 : 381,559.68 = 216,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,220.62/381,559.68 = 216,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,220.62x = 381,559.68 × 216,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,220.62x = 82,624,718,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,624,718,806.50/276,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,125.82

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