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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,295.41, 382,666.55 and 156,436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,295.41, 382,666.55 and 156,436.70 is: 215,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,295.41 : 382,666.55 = 156,436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,295.41/382,666.55 = 156,436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,295.41x = 382,666.55 × 156,436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,295.41x = 59,863,092,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,863,092,282.39/277,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,882.02

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