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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,264.02, 382,606.53 and 158,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,264.02, 382,606.53 and 158,024.34 is: 218,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,264.02 : 382,606.53 = 158,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,264.02/382,606.53 = 158,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,264.02x = 382,606.53 × 158,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,264.02x = 60,461,144,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,461,144,382.94/277,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,063.43

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