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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,239.66, 381,208.65 and 157,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,239.66, 381,208.65 and 157,007.66 is: 216,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,239.66 : 381,208.65 = 157,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,239.66/381,208.65 = 157,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,239.66x = 381,208.65 × 157,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,239.66x = 59,852,678,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852,678,108.26/276,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,669.39

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