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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,986.70, 412,808.10 and 155,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,986.70, 412,808.10 and 155,139.10 is: 232,893.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,986.70 : 412,808.10 = 155,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,986.70/412,808.10 = 155,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,986.70x = 412,808.10 × 155,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,986.70x = 64,042,677,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042,677,106.71/274,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,893.73

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