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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,033.81, 227,954.12 and 133,351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,033.81, 227,954.12 and 133,351.36 is: 199,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,033.81 : 227,954.12 = 133,351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,033.81/227,954.12 = 133,351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,033.81x = 227,954.12 × 133,351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,033.81x = 30,397,990,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,397,990,682.96/152,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,942.31

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