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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,310.18, 382,655.14 and 156,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,310.18, 382,655.14 and 156,444.41 is: 215,874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,310.18 : 382,655.14 = 156,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,310.18/382,655.14 = 156,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,310.18x = 382,655.14 × 156,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,310.18x = 59,864,258,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,864,258,176.29/277,310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,874.72

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