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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,569.10, 383,023.98 and 156,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,569.10, 383,023.98 and 156,722.32 is: 216,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,569.10 : 383,023.98 = 156,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,569.10/383,023.98 = 156,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,569.10x = 383,023.98 × 156,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,569.10x = 60,028,406,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,028,406,761.23/277,569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,264.73

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