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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,028.82, 382,262.94 and 156,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,028.82, 382,262.94 and 156,175.20 is: 215,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,028.82 : 382,262.94 = 156,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,028.82/382,262.94 = 156,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,028.82x = 382,262.94 × 156,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,028.82x = 59,699,991,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,699,991,107.09/277,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,501.01

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