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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,011.73, 382,253.20 and 156,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,011.73, 382,253.20 and 156,182.73 is: 215,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,011.73 : 382,253.20 = 156,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,011.73/382,253.20 = 156,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,011.73x = 382,253.20 × 156,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,011.73x = 59,701,348,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,701,348,327.24/277,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,519.21

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