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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,230.80, 262,846.20 and 152,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,230.80, 262,846.20 and 152,421.20 is: 228,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,230.80 : 262,846.20 = 152,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,230.80/262,846.20 = 152,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,230.80x = 262,846.20 × 152,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,230.80x = 40,063,333,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,063,333,219.44/175,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,631.80

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