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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,151.62, 552,132.84 and 228,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,151.62, 552,132.84 and 228,066.31 is: 314,687.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,151.62 : 552,132.84 = 228,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,151.62/552,132.84 = 228,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,151.62x = 552,132.84 × 228,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,151.62x = 125,922,899,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,922,899,448.62/400,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,687.97

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