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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,545.74, 412,923.93 and 156,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,545.74, 412,923.93 and 156,972.24 is: 235,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,545.74 : 412,923.93 = 156,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,545.74/412,923.93 = 156,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,545.74x = 412,923.93 × 156,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,545.74x = 64,817,594,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,817,594,241.70/275,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,233.52

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