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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,524.24, 412,891.68 and 156,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,524.24, 412,891.68 and 156,950.76 is: 235,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,524.24 : 412,891.68 = 156,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,524.24/412,891.68 = 156,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,524.24x = 412,891.68 × 156,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,524.24x = 64,803,662,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,803,662,973.68/275,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,201.31

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