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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,520.22, 412,885.70 and 156,946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,520.22, 412,885.70 and 156,946.74 is: 235,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,520.22 : 412,885.70 = 156,946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,520.22/412,885.70 = 156,946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,520.22x = 412,885.70 × 156,946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,520.22x = 64,801,064,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,064,607.62/275,520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,195.31

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