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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,623.18, 383,078.57 and 156,761.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,623.18, 383,078.57 and 156,761.87 is: 216,307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,623.18 : 383,078.57 = 156,761.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,623.18/383,078.57 = 156,761.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,623.18x = 383,078.57 × 156,761.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,623.18x = 60,052,110,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,052,110,290.92/277,623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,307.98

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