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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,828.52, 383,400.42 and 156,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,828.52, 383,400.42 and 156,975.44 is: 216,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,828.52 : 383,400.42 = 156,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,828.52/383,400.42 = 156,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,828.52x = 383,400.42 × 156,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,828.52x = 60,184,449,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,184,449,625.68/277,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,624.45

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