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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,215.40, 228,323.10 and 93,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,215.40, 228,323.10 and 93,020.60 is: 139,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,215.40 : 228,323.10 = 93,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,215.40/228,323.10 = 93,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,215.40x = 228,323.10 × 93,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,215.40x = 21,238,751,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238,751,755.86/152,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,530.90

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