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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,051.28, 382,301.52 and 156,189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,051.28, 382,301.52 and 156,189.56 is: 215,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,051.28 : 382,301.52 = 156,189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,051.28/382,301.52 = 156,189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,051.28x = 382,301.52 × 156,189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,051.28x = 59,711,506,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,711,506,196.13/277,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,525.10

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