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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,725.14, 408,803.33 and 152,605.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,725.14, 408,803.33 and 152,605.98 is: 228,749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,725.14 : 408,803.33 = 152,605.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,725.14/408,803.33 = 152,605.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,725.14x = 408,803.33 × 152,605.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,725.14x = 62,385,832,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385,832,038.88/272,725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,749.84

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