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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,329.08, 381,331.44 and 153,819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,329.08, 381,331.44 and 153,819.52 is: 212,269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,329.08 : 381,331.44 = 153,819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,329.08/381,331.44 = 153,819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,329.08x = 381,331.44 × 153,819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,329.08x = 58,656,219,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,656,219,061.71/276,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,269.44

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