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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,954.80, 430,237.80 and 152,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,954.80, 430,237.80 and 152,041.20 is: 227,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,954.80 : 430,237.80 = 152,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,954.80/430,237.80 = 152,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,954.80x = 430,237.80 × 152,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,954.80x = 65,413,871,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,413,871,397.36/286,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,958.80

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