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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,623.33, 383,128.06 and 156,782.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,623.33, 383,128.06 and 156,782.78 is: 216,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,623.33 : 383,128.06 = 156,782.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,623.33/383,128.06 = 156,782.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,623.33x = 383,128.06 × 156,782.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,623.33x = 60,067,883,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,067,883,320.90/277,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,364.68

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