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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,116.03, 382,387.62 and 156,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,116.03, 382,387.62 and 156,250.10 is: 215,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,116.03 : 382,387.62 = 156,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,116.03/382,387.62 = 156,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,116.03x = 382,387.62 × 156,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,116.03x = 59,748,103,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,748,103,863.76/277,116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,606.82

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