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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,675.27, 608,475.24 and 152,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,675.27, 608,475.24 and 152,847.14 is: 229,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,675.27 : 608,475.24 = 152,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,675.27/608,475.24 = 152,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,675.27x = 608,475.24 × 152,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,675.27x = 93,003,697,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,003,697,152.44/405,675.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,256.51

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