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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,137.20, 819,205.80 and 152,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,137.20, 819,205.80 and 152,153.20 is: 228,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,137.20 : 819,205.80 = 152,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,137.20/819,205.80 = 152,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,137.20x = 819,205.80 × 152,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,137.20x = 124,644,783,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,644,783,928.56/546,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,229.80

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