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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,001.55, 228,002.33 and 82,017.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,001.55, 228,002.33 and 82,017.55 is: 123,026.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,001.55 : 228,002.33 = 82,017.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,001.55/228,002.33 = 82,017.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,001.55x = 228,002.33 × 82,017.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,001.55x = 18,700,192,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,700,192,090.80/152,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,026.33

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