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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,296.41, 382,667.93 and 156,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,296.41, 382,667.93 and 156,437.70 is: 215,883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,296.41 : 382,667.93 = 156,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,296.41/382,667.93 = 156,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,296.41x = 382,667.93 × 156,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,296.41x = 59,863,690,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,863,690,832.96/277,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,883.40

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