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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,525.16, 381,400.98 and 208,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,525.16, 381,400.98 and 208,544.96 is: 287,638.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,525.16 : 381,400.98 = 208,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,525.16/381,400.98 = 208,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,525.16x = 381,400.98 × 208,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,525.16x = 79,539,252,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,539,252,118.06/276,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,638.39

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