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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,083.35, 382,367.36 and 156,223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,083.35, 382,367.36 and 156,223.57 is: 215,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,083.35 : 382,367.36 = 156,223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,083.35/382,367.36 = 156,223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,083.35x = 382,367.36 × 156,223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,083.35x = 59,734,791,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,734,791,337.72/277,083.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,584.20

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