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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,771.87, 383,323.39 and 156,952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,771.87, 383,323.39 and 156,952.27 is: 216,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,771.87 : 383,323.39 = 156,952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,771.87/383,323.39 = 156,952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,771.87x = 383,323.39 × 156,952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,771.87x = 60,163,476,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,163,476,204.60/277,771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,593.12

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