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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,242.04, 452,989.37 and 152,525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,242.04, 452,989.37 and 152,525.15 is: 228,599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,242.04 : 452,989.37 = 152,525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,242.04/452,989.37 = 152,525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,242.04x = 452,989.37 × 152,525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,242.04x = 69,092,268,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,092,268,580.08/302,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,599.14

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