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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,261.52, 382,603.08 and 158,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,261.52, 382,603.08 and 158,021.84 is: 218,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,261.52 : 382,603.08 = 158,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,261.52/382,603.08 = 158,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,261.52x = 382,603.08 × 158,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,261.52x = 60,459,642,691.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,459,642,691.27/277,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,059.98

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