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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,971.68, 413,662.80 and 157,387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,971.68, 413,662.80 and 157,387.68 is: 235,913.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,971.68 : 413,662.80 = 157,387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,971.68/413,662.80 = 157,387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,971.68x = 413,662.80 × 157,387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,971.68x = 65,105,428,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,105,428,394.30/275,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,913.44

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