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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,059.20, 452,959.20 and 152,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,059.20, 452,959.20 and 152,241.60 is: 228,297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,059.20 : 452,959.20 = 152,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,059.20/452,959.20 = 152,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,059.20x = 452,959.20 × 152,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,059.20x = 68,959,233,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,959,233,342.72/302,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,297.08

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