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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,987.68, 628,100.28 and 152,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,987.68, 628,100.28 and 152,687.52 is: 228,892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,987.68 : 628,100.28 = 152,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,987.68/628,100.28 = 152,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,987.68x = 628,100.28 × 152,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,987.68x = 95,903,074,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,903,074,064.51/418,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,892.35

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