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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,239.23, 382,592.42 and 153,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,239.23, 382,592.42 and 153,064.20 is: 211,229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,239.23 : 382,592.42 = 153,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,239.23/382,592.42 = 153,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,239.23x = 382,592.42 × 153,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,239.23x = 58,561,203,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561,203,076.02/277,239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,229.86

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