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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,014.23, 382,256.67 and 156,185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,014.23, 382,256.67 and 156,185.23 is: 215,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,014.23 : 382,256.67 = 156,185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,014.23/382,256.67 = 156,185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,014.23x = 382,256.67 × 156,185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,014.23x = 59,702,845,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,702,845,922.98/277,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,522.67

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