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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,022.26, 382,294.11 and 156,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,022.26, 382,294.11 and 156,163.60 is: 215,507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,022.26 : 382,294.11 = 156,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,022.26/382,294.11 = 156,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,022.26x = 382,294.11 × 156,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,022.26x = 59,700,424,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,700,424,476.40/277,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,507.68

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