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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,219.16, 382,561.88 and 156,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,219.16, 382,561.88 and 156,360.08 is: 215,776.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,219.16 : 382,561.88 = 156,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,219.16/382,561.88 = 156,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,219.16x = 382,561.88 × 156,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,219.16x = 59,817,406,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,817,406,161.75/277,219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,776.59

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