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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,316.38, 382,696.68 and 156,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,316.38, 382,696.68 and 156,483.28 is: 215,946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,316.38 : 382,696.68 = 156,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,316.38/382,696.68 = 156,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,316.38x = 382,696.68 × 156,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,316.38x = 59,885,631,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,885,631,731.51/277,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,946.97

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