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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,995.80, 465,284.76 and 152,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,995.80, 465,284.76 and 152,337.40 is: 228,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,995.80 : 465,284.76 = 152,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,995.80/465,284.76 = 152,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,995.80x = 465,284.76 × 152,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,995.80x = 70,880,270,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,880,270,598.02/309,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,649.13

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