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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,186.73, 314,801.27 and 152,759.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,186.73, 314,801.27 and 152,759.53 is: 210,743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,186.73 : 314,801.27 = 152,759.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,186.73/314,801.27 = 152,759.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,186.73x = 314,801.27 × 152,759.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,186.73x = 48,088,893,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088,893,284.81/228,186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,743.60

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