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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,640.36, 383,151.54 and 156,799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,640.36, 383,151.54 and 156,799.82 is: 216,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,640.36 : 383,151.54 = 156,799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,640.36/383,151.54 = 156,799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,640.36x = 383,151.54 × 156,799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,640.36x = 60,078,092,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,078,092,504.72/277,640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,388.18

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