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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,751.46, 383,320.61 and 156,914.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,751.46, 383,320.61 and 156,914.92 is: 216,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,751.46 : 383,320.61 = 156,914.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,751.46/383,320.61 = 156,914.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,751.46x = 383,320.61 × 156,914.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,751.46x = 60,148,722,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,148,722,852.50/277,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,555.92

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