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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,573.89, 383,069.68 and 156,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,573.89, 383,069.68 and 156,671.06 is: 216,216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,573.89 : 383,069.68 = 156,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,573.89/383,069.68 = 156,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,573.89x = 383,069.68 × 156,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,573.89x = 60,015,933,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,015,933,107.84/277,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,216.06

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