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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,241.22, 382,592.40 and 156,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,241.22, 382,592.40 and 156,382.14 is: 215,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,241.22 : 382,592.40 = 156,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,241.22/382,592.40 = 156,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,241.22x = 382,592.40 × 156,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,241.22x = 59,830,618,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830,618,259.74/277,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,807.08

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