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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,514.64, 381,386.47 and 208,534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,514.64, 381,386.47 and 208,534.48 is: 287,623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,514.64 : 381,386.47 = 208,534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,514.64/381,386.47 = 208,534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,514.64x = 381,386.47 × 208,534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,514.64x = 79,532,229,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532,229,200.49/276,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,623.94

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