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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,317.38, 382,698.06 and 156,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,317.38, 382,698.06 and 156,484.28 is: 215,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,317.38 : 382,698.06 = 156,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,317.38/382,698.06 = 156,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,317.38x = 382,698.06 × 156,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,317.38x = 59,886,230,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,886,230,376.50/277,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,948.35

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