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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,329.16, 381,332.34 and 157,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,329.16, 381,332.34 and 157,097.16 is: 216,793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,329.16 : 381,332.34 = 157,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,329.16/381,332.34 = 157,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,329.16x = 381,332.34 × 157,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,329.16x = 59,906,227,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,906,227,630.15/276,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,793.00

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