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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,618.10, 413,033.55 and 157,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,618.10, 413,033.55 and 157,038.90 is: 235,334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,618.10 : 413,033.55 = 157,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,618.10/413,033.55 = 157,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,618.10x = 413,033.55 × 157,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,618.10x = 64,862,334,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862,334,355.10/275,618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,334.09

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