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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,233.60, 328,850.40 and 152,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,233.60, 328,850.40 and 152,878.40 is: 229,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,233.60 : 328,850.40 = 152,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,233.60/328,850.40 = 152,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,233.60x = 328,850.40 × 152,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,233.60x = 50,274,122,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,274,122,991.36/219,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,317.60

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