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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,316.31, 324,557.56 and 152,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,316.31, 324,557.56 and 152,335.85 is: 228,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,316.31 : 324,557.56 = 152,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,316.31/324,557.56 = 152,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,316.31x = 324,557.56 × 152,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,316.31x = 49,441,751,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,441,751,014.85/216,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,562.29

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