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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,185.86, 228,256.92 and 63,422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,185.86, 228,256.92 and 63,422.82 is: 95,125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,185.86 : 228,256.92 = 63,422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,185.86/228,256.92 = 63,422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,185.86x = 228,256.92 × 63,422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,185.86x = 14,476,697,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476,697,550.91/152,185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,125.12

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