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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,901.60, 413,633.70 and 151,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,901.60, 413,633.70 and 151,242.60 is: 226,744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,901.60 : 413,633.70 = 151,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,901.60/413,633.70 = 151,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,901.60x = 413,633.70 × 151,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,901.60x = 62,559,036,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,559,036,235.62/275,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,744.01

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