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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,041.10, 228,061.65 and 112,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,041.10, 228,061.65 and 112,772.30 is: 169,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,041.10 : 228,061.65 = 112,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,041.10/228,061.65 = 112,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,041.10x = 228,061.65 × 112,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,041.10x = 25,719,036,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,719,036,812.30/152,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,158.45

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