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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,791.36, 383,350.44 and 156,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,791.36, 383,350.44 and 156,934.48 is: 216,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,791.36 : 383,350.44 = 156,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,791.36/383,350.44 = 156,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,791.36x = 383,350.44 × 156,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,791.36x = 60,160,901,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,160,901,959.17/277,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,568.66

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