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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,264.52, 382,607.22 and 158,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,264.52, 382,607.22 and 158,024.84 is: 218,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,264.52 : 382,607.22 = 158,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,264.52/382,607.22 = 158,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,264.52x = 382,607.22 × 158,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,264.52x = 60,461,444,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,461,444,723.34/277,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,064.12

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