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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,290.63, 382,664.79 and 156,431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,290.63, 382,664.79 and 156,431.54 is: 215,877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,290.63 : 382,664.79 = 156,431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,290.63/382,664.79 = 156,431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,290.63x = 382,664.79 × 156,431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,290.63x = 59,860,843,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,860,843,360.14/277,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,877.63

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