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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,358,224.91, 382,760,544.60 and 158,278,445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,358,224.91, 382,760,544.60 and 158,278,445.91 is: 218,427,790.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,358,224.91 : 382,760,544.60 = 158,278,445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,358,224.91/382,760,544.60 = 158,278,445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,358,224.91x = 382,760,544.60 × 158,278,445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,358,224.91x = 60,582,744,154,953,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,582,744,154,953,248/277,358,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,427,790.18

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