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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,908.10, 512,862.15 and 152,368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,908.10, 512,862.15 and 152,368.10 is: 228,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,908.10 : 512,862.15 = 152,368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,908.10/512,862.15 = 152,368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,908.10x = 512,862.15 × 152,368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,908.10x = 78,143,831,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,143,831,357.42/341,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,552.15

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