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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,736.59, 383,307.67 and 156,885.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,736.59, 383,307.67 and 156,885.66 is: 216,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,736.59 : 383,307.67 = 156,885.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,736.59/383,307.67 = 156,885.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,736.59x = 383,307.67 × 156,885.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,736.59x = 60,135,478,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,135,478,003.75/277,736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,519.82

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