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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,889.60, 413,615.70 and 151,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,889.60, 413,615.70 and 151,230.60 is: 226,726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,889.60 : 413,615.70 = 151,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,889.60/413,615.70 = 151,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,889.60x = 413,615.70 × 151,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,889.60x = 62,551,350,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,551,350,480.42/275,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,726.02

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