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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,762.06, 655,161.72 and 152,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,762.06, 655,161.72 and 152,481.22 is: 228,728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,762.06 : 655,161.72 = 152,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,762.06/655,161.72 = 152,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,762.06x = 655,161.72 × 152,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,762.06x = 99,899,858,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,899,858,362.90/436,762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,728.33

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