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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,109.32, 708,264.69 and 152,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,109.32, 708,264.69 and 152,279.20 is: 228,451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,109.32 : 708,264.69 = 152,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,109.32/708,264.69 = 152,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,109.32x = 708,264.69 × 152,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,109.32x = 107,853,980,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,853,980,381.45/472,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,451.28

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