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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,268.60, 702,331.60 and 152,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,268.60, 702,331.60 and 152,725 is: 229,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,268.60 : 702,331.60 = 152,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,268.60/702,331.60 = 152,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,268.60x = 702,331.60 × 152,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,268.60x = 107,263,593,610
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,263,593,610/468,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,064.25

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