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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,204.60, 228,306.90 and 82,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,204.60, 228,306.90 and 82,220.60 is: 123,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,204.60 : 228,306.90 = 82,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,204.60/228,306.90 = 82,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,204.60x = 228,306.90 × 82,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,204.60x = 18,771,530,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,771,530,302.14/152,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,330.90

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