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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,121.21, 382,394.77 and 156,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,121.21, 382,394.77 and 156,255.30 is: 215,613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,121.21 : 382,394.77 = 156,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,121.21/382,394.77 = 156,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,121.21x = 382,394.77 × 156,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,121.21x = 59,751,209,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,751,209,504.78/277,121.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,613.99

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