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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,522.94, 412,890.08 and 156,949.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,522.94, 412,890.08 and 156,949.29 is: 235,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,522.94 : 412,890.08 = 156,949.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,522.94/412,890.08 = 156,949.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,522.94x = 412,890.08 × 156,949.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,522.94x = 64,802,804,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,804,119.30/275,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,199.31

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