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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,624.33, 383,129.44 and 156,783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,624.33, 383,129.44 and 156,783.78 is: 216,366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,624.33 : 383,129.44 = 156,783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,624.33/383,129.44 = 156,783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,624.33x = 383,129.44 × 156,783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,624.33x = 60,068,481,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,068,481,832.48/277,624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,366.06

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