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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,348.28, 381,360.60 and 157,116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,348.28, 381,360.60 and 157,116.28 is: 216,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,348.28 : 381,360.60 = 157,116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,348.28/381,360.60 = 157,116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,348.28x = 381,360.60 × 157,116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,348.28x = 59,917,958,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,917,958,810.57/276,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,820.45

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