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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,028.70, 228,043.05 and 124,380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,028.70, 228,043.05 and 124,380.70 is: 186,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,028.70 : 228,043.05 = 124,380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,028.70/228,043.05 = 124,380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,028.70x = 228,043.05 × 124,380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,028.70x = 28,364,154,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,154,189.14/152,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,571.05

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