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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,027.80, 437,868.90 and 152,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,027.80, 437,868.90 and 152,059.80 is: 227,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,027.80 : 437,868.90 = 152,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,027.80/437,868.90 = 152,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,027.80x = 437,868.90 × 152,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,027.80x = 66,582,257,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,582,257,360.22/292,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,999.72

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