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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,921.90, 382,170.24 and 154,428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,921.90, 382,170.24 and 154,428.12 is: 213,120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,921.90 : 382,170.24 = 154,428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,921.90/382,170.24 = 154,428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,921.90x = 382,170.24 × 154,428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,921.90x = 59,017,831,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,017,831,683.15/276,921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,120.85

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