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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,204.07, 382,543.66 and 156,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,204.07, 382,543.66 and 156,347.72 is: 215,761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,204.07 : 382,543.66 = 156,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,204.07/382,543.66 = 156,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,204.07x = 382,543.66 × 156,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,204.07x = 59,809,828,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,809,828,758.71/277,204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,761.00

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