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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,312.42, 316,557.93 and 152,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,312.42, 316,557.93 and 152,958.58 is: 211,154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,312.42 : 316,557.93 = 152,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,312.42/316,557.93 = 152,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,312.42x = 316,557.93 × 152,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,312.42x = 48,420,251,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,420,251,460.54/229,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,154.07

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