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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,464.04, 382,857.06 and 158,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,464.04, 382,857.06 and 158,209 is: 218,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,464.04 : 382,857.06 = 158,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,464.04/382,857.06 = 158,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,464.04x = 382,857.06 × 158,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,464.04x = 60,571,432,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,571,432,605.54/277,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,303.72

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