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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,136.80, 430,510.80 and 152,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,136.80, 430,510.80 and 152,223.20 is: 228,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,136.80 : 430,510.80 = 152,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,136.80/430,510.80 = 152,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,136.80x = 430,510.80 × 152,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,136.80x = 65,533,731,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,533,731,610.56/287,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,231.74

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