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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,040.20, 438,060.30 and 152,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,040.20, 438,060.30 and 152,072.20 is: 228,108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,040.20 : 438,060.30 = 152,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,040.20/438,060.30 = 152,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,040.20x = 438,060.30 × 152,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,040.20x = 66,616,793,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616,793,553.66/292,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,108.30

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