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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,168.66, 760,827.15 and 152,210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,168.66, 760,827.15 and 152,210.73 is: 228,338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,168.66 : 760,827.15 = 152,210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,168.66/760,827.15 = 152,210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,168.66x = 760,827.15 × 152,210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,168.66x = 115,806,055,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,806,055,905.32/507,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,338.35

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