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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,265.40, 415,898.10 and 152,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,265.40, 415,898.10 and 152,849.40 is: 229,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,265.40 : 415,898.10 = 152,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,265.40/415,898.10 = 152,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,265.40x = 415,898.10 × 152,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,265.40x = 63,569,775,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,569,775,046.14/277,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,274.10

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