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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,563.46, 315,470.04 and 152,085.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,563.46, 315,470.04 and 152,085.72 is: 209,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,563.46 : 315,470.04 = 152,085.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,563.46/315,470.04 = 152,085.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,563.46x = 315,470.04 × 152,085.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,563.46x = 47,978,488,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,978,488,171.83/228,563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,913.20

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