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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,807.20, 328,012.80 and 152,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,807.20, 328,012.80 and 152,279.20 is: 228,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,807.20 : 328,012.80 = 152,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,807.20/328,012.80 = 152,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,807.20x = 328,012.80 × 152,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,807.20x = 49,949,526,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949,526,773.76/218,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,281.00

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