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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,011.23, 382,252.54 and 156,182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,011.23, 382,252.54 and 156,182.23 is: 215,518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,011.23 : 382,252.54 = 156,182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,011.23/382,252.54 = 156,182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,011.23x = 382,252.54 × 156,182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,011.23x = 59,701,051,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,701,051,428.19/277,011.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,518.52

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