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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,225.04, 382,568.66 and 156,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,225.04, 382,568.66 and 156,367.30 is: 215,785.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,225.04 : 382,568.66 = 156,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,225.04/382,568.66 = 156,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,225.04x = 382,568.66 × 156,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,225.04x = 59,821,228,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,821,228,428.82/277,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,785.81

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