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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,215.30, 438,337.35 and 152,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,215.30, 438,337.35 and 152,247.30 is: 228,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,215.30 : 438,337.35 = 152,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,215.30/438,337.35 = 152,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,215.30x = 438,337.35 × 152,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,215.30x = 66,735,678,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,735,678,026.66/292,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,378.45

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