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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,274.20, 412,911.30 and 150,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,274.20, 412,911.30 and 150,858.20 is: 226,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,274.20 : 412,911.30 = 150,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,274.20/412,911.30 = 150,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,274.20x = 412,911.30 × 150,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,274.20x = 62,291,055,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,291,055,477.66/275,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,287.30

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