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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,767.73, 608,532.62 and 152,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,767.73, 608,532.62 and 152,865.75 is: 229,253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,767.73 : 608,532.62 = 152,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,767.73/608,532.62 = 152,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,767.73x = 608,532.62 × 152,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,767.73x = 93,023,795,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,023,795,355.77/405,767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,253.80

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