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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,537.74, 412,911.93 and 156,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,537.74, 412,911.93 and 156,964.24 is: 235,221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,537.74 : 412,911.93 = 156,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,537.74/412,911.93 = 156,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,537.74x = 412,911.93 × 156,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,537.74x = 64,812,407,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,812,407,279.38/275,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,221.52

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