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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,522.58, 412,889.55 and 156,948.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,522.58, 412,889.55 and 156,948.90 is: 235,198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,522.58 : 412,889.55 = 156,948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,522.58/412,889.55 = 156,948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,522.58x = 412,889.55 × 156,948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,522.58x = 64,802,560,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,560,694.00/275,522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,198.73

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