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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,748.96, 383,317.16 and 156,912.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,748.96, 383,317.16 and 156,912.41 is: 216,552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,748.96 : 383,317.16 = 156,912.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,748.96/383,317.16 = 156,912.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,748.96x = 383,317.16 × 156,912.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,748.96x = 60,147,219,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,147,219,543.69/277,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,552.46

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