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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,715.10, 671,572.65 and 152,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,715.10, 671,572.65 and 152,227.10 is: 228,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,715.10 : 671,572.65 = 152,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,715.10/671,572.65 = 152,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,715.10x = 671,572.65 × 152,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,715.10x = 102,231,556,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,231,556,948.82/447,715.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,340.65

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