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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,461.70, 413,192.55 and 157,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,461.70, 413,192.55 and 157,363.70 is: 236,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,461.70 : 413,192.55 = 157,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,461.70/413,192.55 = 157,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,461.70x = 413,192.55 × 157,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,461.70x = 65,021,508,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,021,508,480.44/275,461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,045.55

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