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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,065.80, 228,357.90 and 108,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,065.80, 228,357.90 and 108,001.80 is: 162,186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,065.80 : 228,357.90 = 108,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,065.80/228,357.90 = 108,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,065.80x = 228,357.90 × 108,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,065.80x = 24,663,064,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,663,064,244.22/152,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,186.79

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