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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,247.45, 408,104.61 and 152,362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,247.45, 408,104.61 and 152,362.94 is: 228,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,247.45 : 408,104.61 = 152,362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,247.45/408,104.61 = 152,362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,247.45x = 408,104.61 × 152,362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,247.45x = 62,180,018,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,180,018,747.90/272,247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,395.23

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