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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,703.14, 413,260.68 and 157,119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,703.14, 413,260.68 and 157,119.14 is: 235,511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,703.14 : 413,260.68 = 157,119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,703.14/413,260.68 = 157,119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,703.14x = 413,260.68 × 157,119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,703.14x = 64,931,164,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,931,164,259.76/275,703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,511.15

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