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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,321.25, 381,323.33 and 157,089.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,321.25, 381,323.33 and 157,089.25 is: 216,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,321.25 : 381,323.33 = 157,089.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,321.25/381,323.33 = 157,089.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,321.25x = 381,323.33 × 157,089.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,321.25x = 59,901,795,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,901,795,917.20/276,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,783.17

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