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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,292.58, 382,710.84 and 156,468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,292.58, 382,710.84 and 156,468.12 is: 215,952.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,292.58 : 382,710.84 = 156,468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,292.58/382,710.84 = 156,468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,292.58x = 382,710.84 × 156,468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,292.58x = 59,882,045,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882,045,638.42/277,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,952.57

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