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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,409.81, 382,818.96 and 156,547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,409.81, 382,818.96 and 156,547.89 is: 216,032.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,409.81 : 382,818.96 = 156,547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,409.81/382,818.96 = 156,547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,409.81x = 382,818.96 × 156,547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,409.81x = 59,929,500,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,929,500,439.99/277,409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,032.37

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