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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,364.20, 411,546.30 and 156,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,364.20, 411,546.30 and 156,266.20 is: 234,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,364.20 : 411,546.30 = 156,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,364.20/411,546.30 = 156,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,364.20x = 411,546.30 × 156,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,364.20x = 64,310,776,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,310,776,425.06/274,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,399.30

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