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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,639.36, 383,150.16 and 156,798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,639.36, 383,150.16 and 156,798.82 is: 216,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,639.36 : 383,150.16 = 156,798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,639.36/383,150.16 = 156,798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,639.36x = 383,150.16 × 156,798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,639.36x = 60,077,492,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077,492,970.81/277,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,386.80

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