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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,016.09, 382,286.66 and 156,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,016.09, 382,286.66 and 156,163.28 is: 215,507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,016.09 : 382,286.66 = 156,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,016.09/382,286.66 = 156,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,016.09x = 382,286.66 × 156,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,016.09x = 59,699,136,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,699,136,033.60/277,016.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,507.83

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