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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,952.62, 381,746.88 and 216,418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,952.62, 381,746.88 and 216,418.08 is: 298,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,952.62 : 381,746.88 = 216,418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,952.62/381,746.88 = 216,418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,952.62x = 381,746.88 × 216,418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,952.62x = 82,616,926,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,616,926,815.59/276,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,307.08

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