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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,562.23, 362,152.77 and 152,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,562.23, 362,152.77 and 152,628.28 is: 228,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,562.23 : 362,152.77 = 152,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,562.23/362,152.77 = 152,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,562.23x = 362,152.77 × 152,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,562.23x = 55,274,754,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,274,754,382.34/241,562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,822.01

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