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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,246.40, 408,369.60 and 152,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,246.40, 408,369.60 and 152,180.10 is: 228,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,246.40 : 408,369.60 = 152,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,246.40/408,369.60 = 152,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,246.40x = 408,369.60 × 152,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,246.40x = 62,145,726,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,145,726,564.96/272,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,270.15

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