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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,565.14, 608,253.34 and 152,871.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,565.14, 608,253.34 and 152,871.06 is: 229,271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,565.14 : 608,253.34 = 152,871.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,565.14/608,253.34 = 152,871.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,565.14x = 608,253.34 × 152,871.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,565.14x = 92,984,332,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,984,332,834.34/405,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,271.02

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