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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,065.20, 438,097.80 and 152,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,065.20, 438,097.80 and 152,097.20 is: 228,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,065.20 : 438,097.80 = 152,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,065.20/438,097.80 = 152,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,065.20x = 438,097.80 × 152,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,065.20x = 66,633,448,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,633,448,706.16/292,065.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,145.80

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