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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,214.04, 382,553.52 and 156,356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,214.04, 382,553.52 and 156,356.33 is: 215,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,214.04 : 382,553.52 = 156,356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,214.04/382,553.52 = 156,356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,214.04x = 382,553.52 × 156,356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,214.04x = 59,814,662,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814,662,503.01/277,214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,770.68

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