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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,211.10, 228,316.65 and 82,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,211.10, 228,316.65 and 82,227.10 is: 123,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,211.10 : 228,316.65 = 82,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,211.10/228,316.65 = 82,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,211.10x = 228,316.65 × 82,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,211.10x = 18,773,816,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773,816,011.22/152,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,340.65

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