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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,204.86, 382,540.84 and 156,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,204.86, 382,540.84 and 156,347.18 is: 215,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,204.86 : 382,540.84 = 156,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,204.86/382,540.84 = 156,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,204.86x = 382,540.84 × 156,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,204.86x = 59,809,181,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,809,181,568.83/277,204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,758.06

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