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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,238.22, 382,588.29 and 156,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,238.22, 382,588.29 and 156,379.14 is: 215,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,238.22 : 382,588.29 = 156,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,238.22/382,588.29 = 156,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,238.22x = 382,588.29 × 156,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,238.22x = 59,828,827,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828,827,764.27/277,238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,802.96

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