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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,186.94, 228,329.01 and 73,309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,186.94, 228,329.01 and 73,309.14 is: 109,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,186.94 : 228,329.01 = 73,309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,186.94/228,329.01 = 73,309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,186.94x = 228,329.01 × 73,309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,186.94x = 16,738,603,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738,603,360.15/152,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,987.12

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