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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,827.42, 383,418.36 and 156,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,827.42, 383,418.36 and 156,987.48 is: 216,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,827.42 : 383,418.36 = 156,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,827.42/383,418.36 = 156,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,827.42x = 383,418.36 × 156,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,827.42x = 60,191,882,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,191,882,122.13/277,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,652.06

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