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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,127.73, 516,143.34 and 276,245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,127.73, 516,143.34 and 276,245.57 is: 381,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,127.73 : 516,143.34 = 276,245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,127.73/516,143.34 = 276,245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,127.73x = 516,143.34 × 276,245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,127.73x = 142,582,312,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,582,312,450.36/374,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,105.98

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