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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,333.44, 382,687.23 and 156,467.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,333.44, 382,687.23 and 156,467.67 is: 215,906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,333.44 : 382,687.23 = 156,467.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,333.44/382,687.23 = 156,467.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,333.44x = 382,687.23 × 156,467.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,333.44x = 59,878,179,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,878,179,216.85/277,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,906.81

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