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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,022.24, 767,965.93 and 152,185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,022.24, 767,965.93 and 152,185.41 is: 228,258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,022.24 : 767,965.93 = 152,185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,022.24/767,965.93 = 152,185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,022.24x = 767,965.93 × 152,185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,022.24x = 116,873,209,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,873,209,542.62/512,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,258.07

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