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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,157.16, 228,333.66 and 82,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,157.16, 228,333.66 and 82,084.84 is: 123,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,157.16 : 228,333.66 = 82,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,157.16/228,333.66 = 82,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,157.16x = 228,333.66 × 82,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,157.16x = 18,742,731,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742,731,947.71/152,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,180.09

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