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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,088.70, 316,306.35 and 152,787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,088.70, 316,306.35 and 152,787.96 is: 210,956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,088.70 : 316,306.35 = 152,787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,088.70/316,306.35 = 152,787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,088.70x = 316,306.35 × 152,787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,088.70x = 48,327,801,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,327,801,951.55/229,088.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,956.73

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