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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,204.28, 382,537.50 and 156,345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,204.28, 382,537.50 and 156,345.80 is: 215,754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,204.28 : 382,537.50 = 156,345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,204.28/382,537.50 = 156,345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,204.28x = 382,537.50 × 156,345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,204.28x = 59,808,131,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,808,131,467.50/277,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,754.72

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