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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,187.30, 228,086.55 and 116,952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,187.30, 228,086.55 and 116,952.30 is: 175,279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,187.30 : 228,086.55 = 116,952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,187.30/228,086.55 = 116,952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,187.30x = 228,086.55 × 116,952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,187.30x = 26,675,246,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,675,246,621.57/152,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,279.06

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