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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,207.34, 382,545.60 and 156,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,207.34, 382,545.60 and 156,348.26 is: 215,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,207.34 : 382,545.60 = 156,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,207.34/382,545.60 = 156,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,207.34x = 382,545.60 × 156,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,207.34x = 59,810,338,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,810,338,930.66/277,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,760.30

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