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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,008.70, 396,013.05 and 152,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,008.70, 396,013.05 and 152,034.30 is: 228,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,008.70 : 396,013.05 = 152,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,008.70/396,013.05 = 152,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,008.70x = 396,013.05 × 152,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,008.70x = 60,207,566,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,207,566,847.62/264,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,051.45

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