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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,150.40, 411,225.60 and 156,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,150.40, 411,225.60 and 156,052.40 is: 234,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,150.40 : 411,225.60 = 156,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,150.40/411,225.60 = 156,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,150.40x = 411,225.60 × 156,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,150.40x = 64,172,741,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,172,741,821.44/274,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,078.60

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