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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,161.96, 708,381.35 and 152,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,161.96, 708,381.35 and 152,307.44 is: 228,505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,161.96 : 708,381.35 = 152,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,161.96/708,381.35 = 152,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,161.96x = 708,381.35 × 152,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,161.96x = 107,891,748,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,891,748,886.38/472,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,505.81

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