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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,033.43, 228,087.24 and 107,142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,033.43, 228,087.24 and 107,142.31 is: 160,739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,033.43 : 228,087.24 = 107,142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,033.43/228,087.24 = 107,142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,033.43x = 228,087.24 × 107,142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,033.43x = 24,437,793,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437,793,775.12/152,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,739.61

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