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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,501.50, 438,663.13 and 152,183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,501.50, 438,663.13 and 152,183.58 is: 228,229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,501.50 : 438,663.13 = 152,183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,501.50/438,663.13 = 152,183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,501.50x = 438,663.13 × 152,183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,501.50x = 66,757,325,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,757,325,537.41/292,501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,229.00

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