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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,522.75, 412,889.82 and 156,949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,522.75, 412,889.82 and 156,949.08 is: 235,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,522.75 : 412,889.82 = 156,949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,522.75/412,889.82 = 156,949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,522.75x = 412,889.82 × 156,949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,522.75x = 64,802,677,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,677,390.37/275,522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,199.01

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