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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,077.30, 437,943.15 and 152,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,077.30, 437,943.15 and 152,109.30 is: 228,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,077.30 : 437,943.15 = 152,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,077.30/437,943.15 = 152,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,077.30x = 437,943.15 × 152,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,077.30x = 66,615,225,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,615,225,986.30/292,077.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,073.96

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