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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,771.68, 383,317.74 and 156,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,771.68, 383,317.74 and 156,925.44 is: 216,553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,771.68 : 383,317.74 = 156,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,771.68/383,317.74 = 156,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,771.68x = 383,317.74 × 156,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,771.68x = 60,152,305,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,152,305,009.31/277,771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,553.05

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