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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,229.93, 382,582.85 and 156,347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,229.93, 382,582.85 and 156,347.55 is: 215,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,229.93 : 382,582.85 = 156,347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,229.93/382,582.85 = 156,347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,229.93x = 382,582.85 × 156,347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,229.93x = 59,815,890,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,815,890,487.78/277,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,762.75

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