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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,262.52, 382,604.46 and 158,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,262.52, 382,604.46 and 158,022.84 is: 218,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,262.52 : 382,604.46 = 158,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,262.52/382,604.46 = 158,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,262.52x = 382,604.46 × 158,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,262.52x = 60,460,243,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,460,243,365.87/277,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,061.36

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