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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,239.22, 382,589.67 and 156,380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,239.22, 382,589.67 and 156,380.14 is: 215,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,239.22 : 382,589.67 = 156,380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,239.22/382,589.67 = 156,380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,239.22x = 382,589.67 × 156,380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,239.22x = 59,829,426,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,829,426,157.15/277,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,804.34

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