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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,522.28, 382,986.66 and 156,640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,522.28, 382,986.66 and 156,640.36 is: 216,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,522.28 : 382,986.66 = 156,640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,522.28/382,986.66 = 156,640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,522.28x = 382,986.66 × 156,640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,522.28x = 59,991,168,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,991,168,297.60/277,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,167.03

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