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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,298.30, 412,599.12 and 157,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,298.30, 412,599.12 and 157,036.14 is: 235,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,298.30 : 412,599.12 = 157,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,298.30/412,599.12 = 157,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,298.30x = 412,599.12 × 157,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,298.30x = 64,792,973,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,792,973,172.20/275,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,355.51

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