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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,237.35, 382,589.83 and 153,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,237.35, 382,589.83 and 153,062.33 is: 211,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,237.35 : 382,589.83 = 153,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,237.35/382,589.83 = 153,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,237.35x = 382,589.83 × 153,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,237.35x = 58,560,089,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,560,089,092.48/277,237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,227.27

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