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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,069.62, 397,682.80 and 152,830.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,069.62, 397,682.80 and 152,830.35 is: 229,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,069.62 : 397,682.80 = 152,830.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,069.62/397,682.80 = 152,830.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,069.62x = 397,682.80 × 152,830.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,069.62x = 60,778,001,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778,001,130.90/265,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,290.71

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