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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,534.09, 383,070.99 and 156,746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,534.09, 383,070.99 and 156,746.08 is: 216,351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,534.09 : 383,070.99 = 156,746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,534.09/383,070.99 = 156,746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,534.09x = 383,070.99 × 156,746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,534.09x = 60,044,876,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,044,876,044.22/277,534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,351.35

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