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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,902.48, 382,152.12 and 176,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,902.48, 382,152.12 and 176,294 is: 243,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,902.48 : 382,152.12 = 176,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,902.48/382,152.12 = 176,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,902.48x = 382,152.12 × 176,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,902.48x = 67,371,125,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,371,125,843.28/276,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,302.72

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