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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,313.42, 412,305.48 and 156,624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,313.42, 412,305.48 and 156,624.93 is: 234,559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,313.42 : 412,305.48 = 156,624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,313.42/412,305.48 = 156,624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,313.42x = 412,305.48 × 156,624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,313.42x = 64,577,316,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,577,316,943.62/275,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,559.28

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