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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,161.12, 382,493.52 and 154,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,161.12, 382,493.52 and 154,664.22 is: 213,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,161.12 : 382,493.52 = 154,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,161.12/382,493.52 = 154,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,161.12x = 382,493.52 × 154,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,161.12x = 59,158,061,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,158,061,925.85/277,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,442.86

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