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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,662.20, 413,186.10 and 157,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,662.20, 413,186.10 and 157,390.20 is: 235,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,662.20 : 413,186.10 = 157,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,662.20/413,186.10 = 157,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,662.20x = 413,186.10 × 157,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,662.20x = 65,031,442,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,031,442,916.22/275,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,909.90

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