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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,525.74, 412,893.93 and 156,952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,525.74, 412,893.93 and 156,952.26 is: 235,203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,525.74 : 412,893.93 = 156,952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,525.74/412,893.93 = 156,952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,525.74x = 412,893.93 × 156,952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,525.74x = 64,804,635,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,804,635,453.78/275,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,203.56

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