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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,631.89, 315,621.41 and 152,278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,631.89, 315,621.41 and 152,278.05 is: 210,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,631.89 : 315,621.41 = 152,278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,631.89/315,621.41 = 152,278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,631.89x = 315,621.41 × 152,278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,631.89x = 48,062,212,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062,212,853.05/228,631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,216.58

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