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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,541.52, 316,665.54 and 152,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,541.52, 316,665.54 and 152,986.26 is: 211,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,541.52 : 316,665.54 = 152,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,541.52/316,665.54 = 152,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,541.52x = 316,665.54 × 152,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,541.52x = 48,445,476,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,445,476,635.48/229,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,053.22

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