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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,003.70, 228,005.55 and 124,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,003.70, 228,005.55 and 124,010.10 is: 186,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,003.70 : 228,005.55 = 124,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,003.70/228,005.55 = 124,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,003.70x = 228,005.55 × 124,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,003.70x = 28,274,991,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,991,056.06/152,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,015.15

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