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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,891.02, 383,484.60 and 157,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,891.02, 383,484.60 and 157,029.72 is: 216,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,891.02 : 383,484.60 = 157,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,891.02/383,484.60 = 157,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,891.02x = 383,484.60 × 157,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,891.02x = 60,218,479,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,218,479,362.31/277,891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,698.18

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