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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,317.92, 316,565.52 and 152,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,317.92, 316,565.52 and 152,964.08 is: 211,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,317.92 : 316,565.52 = 152,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,317.92/316,565.52 = 152,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,317.92x = 316,565.52 × 152,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,317.92x = 48,423,153,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,153,526.52/229,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,161.66

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