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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,747.32, 383,314.90 and 156,910.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,747.32, 383,314.90 and 156,910.79 is: 216,550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,747.32 : 383,314.90 = 156,910.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,747.32/383,314.90 = 156,910.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,747.32x = 383,314.90 × 156,910.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,747.32x = 60,146,243,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,146,243,777.77/277,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,550.22

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