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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,565.10, 412,954.05 and 156,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,565.10, 412,954.05 and 156,985.90 is: 235,254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,565.10 : 412,954.05 = 156,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,565.10/412,954.05 = 156,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,565.10x = 412,954.05 × 156,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,565.10x = 64,827,963,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,827,963,197.90/275,565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,254.62

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