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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,811.80, 397,217.70 and 152,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,811.80, 397,217.70 and 152,837.40 is: 229,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,811.80 : 397,217.70 = 152,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,811.80/397,217.70 = 152,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,811.80x = 397,217.70 × 152,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,811.80x = 60,709,720,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,709,720,501.98/264,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,256.10

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