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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,127.02, 760,816.89 and 152,147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,127.02, 760,816.89 and 152,147.58 is: 228,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,127.02 : 760,816.89 = 152,147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,127.02/760,816.89 = 152,147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,127.02x = 760,816.89 × 152,147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,127.02x = 115,756,448,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,756,448,636.63/507,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,259.28

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