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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,016.70, 412,853.10 and 155,169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,016.70, 412,853.10 and 155,169.10 is: 232,938.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,016.70 : 412,853.10 = 155,169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,016.70/412,853.10 = 155,169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,016.70x = 412,853.10 × 155,169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,016.70x = 64,062,043,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,062,043,959.21/275,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,938.74

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