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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,235.47, 382,584.49 and 156,376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,235.47, 382,584.49 and 156,376.38 is: 215,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,235.47 : 382,584.49 = 156,376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,235.47/382,584.49 = 156,376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,235.47x = 382,584.49 × 156,376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,235.47x = 59,827,177,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827,177,590.35/277,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,799.15

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