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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,616.60, 413,206.20 and 150,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,616.60, 413,206.20 and 150,957.60 is: 226,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,616.60 : 413,206.20 = 150,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,616.60/413,206.20 = 150,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,616.60x = 413,206.20 × 150,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,616.60x = 62,376,616,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376,616,257.12/275,616.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,316.62

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