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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,959.70, 453,037.95 and 152,188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,959.70, 453,037.95 and 152,188.47 is: 228,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,959.70 : 453,037.95 = 152,188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,959.70/453,037.95 = 152,188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,959.70x = 453,037.95 × 152,188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,959.70x = 68,947,152,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,947,152,462.44/301,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,332.30

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