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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,605.64, 315,585.18 and 152,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,605.64, 315,585.18 and 152,251.80 is: 210,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,605.64 : 315,585.18 = 152,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,605.64/315,585.18 = 152,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,605.64x = 315,585.18 × 152,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,605.64x = 48,048,411,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048,411,708.32/228,605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,180.34

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