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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,266.28, 430,089.30 and 152,024.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,266.28, 430,089.30 and 152,024.00 is: 227,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,266.28 : 430,089.30 = 152,024.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,266.28/430,089.30 = 152,024.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,266.28x = 430,089.30 × 152,024.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,266.28x = 65,383,893,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,383,893,592.75/287,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,607.27

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