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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,301.30, 412,603.62 and 157,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,301.30, 412,603.62 and 157,039.14 is: 235,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,301.30 : 412,603.62 = 157,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,301.30/412,603.62 = 157,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,301.30x = 412,603.62 × 157,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,301.30x = 64,794,917,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,794,917,645.69/275,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,360.01

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