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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,780.29, 383,367.92 and 156,929.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,780.29, 383,367.92 and 156,929.36 is: 216,580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,780.29 : 383,367.92 = 156,929.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,780.29/383,367.92 = 156,929.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,780.29x = 383,367.92 × 156,929.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,780.29x = 60,161,679,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161,679,628.64/277,780.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,580.09

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