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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,164.20, 228,246.30 and 142,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,164.20, 228,246.30 and 142,249.80 is: 213,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,164.20 : 228,246.30 = 142,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,164.20/228,246.30 = 142,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,164.20x = 228,246.30 × 142,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,164.20x = 32,467,990,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,467,990,525.74/152,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,374.70

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