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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,241.78, 452,988.99 and 152,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,241.78, 452,988.99 and 152,524.90 is: 228,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,241.78 : 452,988.99 = 152,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,241.78/452,988.99 = 152,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,241.78x = 452,988.99 × 152,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,241.78x = 69,092,100,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,092,100,400.85/302,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,598.77

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