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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,465.04, 382,858.44 and 158,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,465.04, 382,858.44 and 158,210 is: 218,305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,465.04 : 382,858.44 = 158,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,465.04/382,858.44 = 158,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,465.04x = 382,858.44 × 158,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,465.04x = 60,572,033,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,572,033,792.40/277,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,305.10

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