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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,220.62, 427,895.82 and 152,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,220.62, 427,895.82 and 152,030.70 is: 228,080.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,220.62 : 427,895.82 = 152,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,220.62/427,895.82 = 152,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,220.62x = 427,895.82 × 152,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,220.62x = 65,053,301,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,053,301,041.67/285,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,080.64

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