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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,500, 438,660.88 and 152,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,500, 438,660.88 and 152,182.08 is: 228,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,500 : 438,660.88 = 152,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,500/438,660.88 = 152,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,500x = 438,660.88 × 152,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,500x = 66,756,325,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,756,325,133.03/292,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,226.75

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