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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,955.95, 701,983.13 and 152,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,955.95, 701,983.13 and 152,437.46 is: 228,672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,955.95 : 701,983.13 = 152,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,955.95/701,983.13 = 152,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,955.95x = 701,983.13 × 152,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,955.95x = 107,008,521,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,008,521,027.95/467,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,672.21

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