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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,627.74, 428,698.58 and 152,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,627.74, 428,698.58 and 152,621.69 is: 229,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,627.74 : 428,698.58 = 152,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,627.74/428,698.58 = 152,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,627.74x = 428,698.58 × 152,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,627.74x = 65,428,698,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428,698,873.60/285,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,069.84

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