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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,659.40, 414,989.10 and 152,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,659.40, 414,989.10 and 152,243.40 is: 228,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,659.40 : 414,989.10 = 152,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,659.40/414,989.10 = 152,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,659.40x = 414,989.10 × 152,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,659.40x = 63,179,351,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,179,351,546.94/276,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,365.10

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