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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,992.68, 628,107.78 and 152,692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,992.68, 628,107.78 and 152,692.50 is: 228,899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,992.68 : 628,107.78 = 152,692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,992.68/628,107.78 = 152,692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,992.68x = 628,107.78 × 152,692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,992.68x = 95,907,347,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,907,347,197.65/418,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,899.82

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