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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,822.30, 397,233.45 and 152,847.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,822.30, 397,233.45 and 152,847.90 is: 229,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,822.30 : 397,233.45 = 152,847.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,822.30/397,233.45 = 152,847.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,822.30x = 397,233.45 × 152,847.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,822.30x = 60,716,298,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,716,298,642.26/264,822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,271.85

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