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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,495.20, 438,742.80 and 152,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,495.20, 438,742.80 and 152,235.60 is: 228,353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,495.20 : 438,742.80 = 152,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,495.20/438,742.80 = 152,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,495.20x = 438,742.80 × 152,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,495.20x = 66,792,273,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,792,273,403.68/292,495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,353.40

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