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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,002.70, 228,004.05 and 124,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,002.70, 228,004.05 and 124,009.10 is: 186,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,002.70 : 228,004.05 = 124,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,002.70/228,004.05 = 124,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,002.70x = 228,004.05 × 124,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,002.70x = 28,274,577,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,577,036.86/152,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,013.65

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