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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,296.48, 412,895.50 and 175,159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,296.48, 412,895.50 and 175,159.21 is: 262,707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,296.48 : 412,895.50 = 175,159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,296.48/412,895.50 = 175,159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,296.48x = 412,895.50 × 175,159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,296.48x = 72,322,449,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,322,449,592.56/275,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,707.50

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