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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,531.29, 383,003.13 and 156,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,531.29, 383,003.13 and 156,694.08 is: 216,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,531.29 : 383,003.13 = 156,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,531.29/383,003.13 = 156,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,531.29x = 383,003.13 × 156,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,531.29x = 60,014,323,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,014,323,092.47/277,531.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,243.45

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