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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,327.40, 328,553.70 and 152,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,327.40, 328,553.70 and 152,842.60 is: 228,959.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,327.40 : 328,553.70 = 152,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,327.40/328,553.70 = 152,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,327.40x = 328,553.70 × 152,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,327.40x = 50,217,001,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,217,001,747.62/219,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,959.09

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