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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,252.20, 412,878.30 and 150,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,252.20, 412,878.30 and 150,836.20 is: 226,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,252.20 : 412,878.30 = 150,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,252.20/412,878.30 = 150,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,252.20x = 412,878.30 × 150,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,252.20x = 62,276,993,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,276,993,834.46/275,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,254.30

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