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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,019.10, 382,290.81 and 156,166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,019.10, 382,290.81 and 156,166.29 is: 215,511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,019.10 : 382,290.81 = 156,166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,019.10/382,290.81 = 156,166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,019.10x = 382,290.81 × 156,166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,019.10x = 59,700,937,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,700,937,498.79/277,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,511.99

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