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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,748.52, 316,720.59 and 152,094.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,748.52, 316,720.59 and 152,094.06 is: 209,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,748.52 : 316,720.59 = 152,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,748.52/316,720.59 = 152,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,748.52x = 316,720.59 × 152,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,748.52x = 48,171,320,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,171,320,418.70/229,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,669.77

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