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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,218.14, 382,560.54 and 156,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,218.14, 382,560.54 and 156,359.06 is: 215,775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,218.14 : 382,560.54 = 156,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,218.14/382,560.54 = 156,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,218.14x = 382,560.54 × 156,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,218.14x = 59,816,806,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816,806,427.49/277,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,775.22

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