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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,758.88, 608,638.56 and 152,970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,758.88, 608,638.56 and 152,970.72 is: 229,456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,758.88 : 608,638.56 = 152,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,758.88/608,638.56 = 152,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,758.88x = 608,638.56 × 152,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,758.88x = 93,103,878,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,103,878,742.96/405,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,456.17

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