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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,207.10, 228,310.65 and 82,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,207.10, 228,310.65 and 82,223.10 is: 123,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,207.10 : 228,310.65 = 82,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,207.10/228,310.65 = 82,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,207.10x = 228,310.65 × 82,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,207.10x = 18,772,409,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772,409,406.02/152,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,334.65

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