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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,916.86, 382,153.14 and 154,412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,916.86, 382,153.14 and 154,412.06 is: 213,093.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,916.86 : 382,153.14 = 154,412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,916.86/382,153.14 = 154,412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,916.86x = 382,153.14 × 154,412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,916.86x = 59,009,051,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009,051,672.10/276,916.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,093.03

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