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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,293.36, 627,563.16 and 152,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,293.36, 627,563.16 and 152,049.68 is: 228,119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,293.36 : 627,563.16 = 152,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,293.36/627,563.16 = 152,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,293.36x = 627,563.16 × 152,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,293.36x = 95,420,777,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,420,777,657.79/418,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,119.27

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