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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,095.80, 228,143.70 and 141,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,095.80, 228,143.70 and 141,727.80 is: 212,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,095.80 : 228,143.70 = 141,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,095.80/228,143.70 = 141,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,095.80x = 228,143.70 × 141,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,095.80x = 32,334,304,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,334,304,684.86/152,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,591.70

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