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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,266.44, 381,462.24 and 215,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,266.44, 381,462.24 and 215,732.08 is: 297,877.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,266.44 : 381,462.24 = 215,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,266.44/381,462.24 = 215,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,266.44x = 381,462.24 × 215,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,266.44x = 82,293,642,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,293,642,476.66/276,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,877.81

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