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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,021.70, 227,773.35 and 125,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,021.70, 227,773.35 and 125,583.30 is: 188,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,021.70 : 227,773.35 = 125,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,021.70/227,773.35 = 125,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,021.70x = 227,773.35 × 125,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,021.70x = 28,604,528,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604,528,945.06/152,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,160.83

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