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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,786.62, 383,342.69 and 156,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,786.62, 383,342.69 and 156,927.74 is: 216,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,786.62 : 383,342.69 = 156,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,786.62/383,342.69 = 156,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,786.62x = 383,342.69 × 156,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,786.62x = 60,157,100,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,157,100,462.83/277,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,558.67

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