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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,163.60, 228,245.40 and 114,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,163.60, 228,245.40 and 114,984.60 is: 172,476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,163.60 : 228,245.40 = 114,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,163.60/228,245.40 = 114,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,163.60x = 228,245.40 × 114,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,163.60x = 26,244,706,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244,706,020.84/152,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,476.90

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