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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,925.88, 382,165.58 and 154,421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,925.88, 382,165.58 and 154,421.08 is: 213,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,925.88 : 382,165.58 = 154,421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,925.88/382,165.58 = 154,421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,925.88x = 382,165.58 × 154,421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,925.88x = 59,014,421,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,014,421,602.43/276,925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,105.48

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