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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,111.99, 628,761.72 and 152,872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,111.99, 628,761.72 and 152,872.50 is: 229,342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,111.99 : 628,761.72 = 152,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,111.99/628,761.72 = 152,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,111.99x = 628,761.72 × 152,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,111.99x = 96,120,376,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,120,376,040.70/419,111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,342.94

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