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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,030.20, 228,045.30 and 124,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,030.20, 228,045.30 and 124,382.20 is: 186,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,030.20 : 228,045.30 = 124,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,030.20/228,045.30 = 124,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,030.20x = 228,045.30 × 124,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,030.20x = 28,364,776,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,776,113.66/152,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,573.30

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