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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,118.48, 412,794.36 and 150,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,118.48, 412,794.36 and 150,313.68 is: 225,534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,118.48 : 412,794.36 = 150,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,118.48/412,794.36 = 150,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,118.48x = 412,794.36 × 150,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,118.48x = 62,048,639,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,048,639,334.84/275,118.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,534.25

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