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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,325.75, 381,329.55 and 157,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,325.75, 381,329.55 and 157,093.75 is: 216,789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,325.75 : 381,329.55 = 157,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,325.75/381,329.55 = 157,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,325.75x = 381,329.55 × 157,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,325.75x = 59,904,488,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,904,488,995.31/276,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,789.38

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