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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,243.02, 382,579.44 and 156,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,243.02, 382,579.44 and 156,377.10 is: 215,791.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,243.02 : 382,579.44 = 156,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,243.02/382,579.44 = 156,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,243.02x = 382,579.44 × 156,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,243.02x = 59,826,663,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,826,663,346.82/277,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,791.41

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