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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,989.70, 412,812.60 and 155,142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,989.70, 412,812.60 and 155,142.10 is: 232,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,989.70 : 412,812.60 = 155,142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,989.70/412,812.60 = 155,142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,989.70x = 412,812.60 × 155,142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,989.70x = 64,044,613,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,044,613,670.46/274,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,898.23

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