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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,025.70, 228,038.55 and 124,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,025.70, 228,038.55 and 124,377.70 is: 186,566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,025.70 : 228,038.55 = 124,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,025.70/228,038.55 = 124,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,025.70x = 228,038.55 × 124,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,025.70x = 28,362,910,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362,910,360.34/152,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,566.55

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