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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,953.62, 381,748.26 and 216,419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,953.62, 381,748.26 and 216,419.08 is: 298,308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,953.62 : 381,748.26 = 216,419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,953.62/381,748.26 = 216,419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,953.62x = 381,748.26 × 216,419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,953.62x = 82,617,607,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,617,607,220.80/276,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,308.46

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