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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,526.05, 382,995.87 and 156,688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,526.05, 382,995.87 and 156,688.83 is: 216,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,526.05 : 382,995.87 = 156,688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,526.05/382,995.87 = 156,688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,526.05x = 382,995.87 × 156,688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,526.05x = 60,011,174,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,011,174,618.24/277,526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,236.19

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