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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,833.61, 429,007.39 and 152,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,833.61, 429,007.39 and 152,827.56 is: 229,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,833.61 : 429,007.39 = 152,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,833.61/429,007.39 = 152,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,833.61x = 429,007.39 × 152,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,833.61x = 65,564,152,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,564,152,253.60/285,833.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,378.74

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