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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,537.63, 381,597.44 and 154,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,537.63, 381,597.44 and 154,020.68 is: 212,534.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,537.63 : 381,597.44 = 154,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,537.63/381,597.44 = 154,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,537.63x = 381,597.44 × 154,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,537.63x = 58,773,897,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,773,897,195.06/276,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,534.90

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