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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,093.06, 639,092.36 and 152,528.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,093.06, 639,092.36 and 152,528.43 is: 228,775.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,093.06 : 639,092.36 = 152,528.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,093.06/639,092.36 = 152,528.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,093.06x = 639,092.36 × 152,528.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,093.06x = 97,479,754,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,479,754,677.12/426,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,775.74

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