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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,328.59, 381,330.75 and 153,819.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,328.59, 381,330.75 and 153,819.02 is: 212,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,328.59 : 381,330.75 = 153,819.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,328.59/381,330.75 = 153,819.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,328.59x = 381,330.75 × 153,819.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,328.59x = 58,655,921,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,655,921,491.77/276,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,268.74

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