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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,273.20, 412,909.80 and 150,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,273.20, 412,909.80 and 150,857.20 is: 226,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,273.20 : 412,909.80 = 150,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,273.20/412,909.80 = 150,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,273.20x = 412,909.80 × 150,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,273.20x = 62,290,416,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,290,416,280.56/275,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,285.80

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