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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,184.17, 382,491.24 and 156,355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,184.17, 382,491.24 and 156,355.15 is: 215,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,184.17 : 382,491.24 = 156,355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,184.17/382,491.24 = 156,355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,184.17x = 382,491.24 × 156,355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,184.17x = 59,804,475,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,804,475,203.89/277,184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,757.18

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