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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,028.40, 228,042.60 and 131,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,028.40, 228,042.60 and 131,292.40 is: 196,938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,028.40 : 228,042.60 = 131,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,028.40/228,042.60 = 131,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,028.40x = 228,042.60 × 131,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,028.40x = 29,940,260,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940,260,256.24/152,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,938.60

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