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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,220.60, 228,330.90 and 112,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,220.60, 228,330.90 and 112,854.60 is: 169,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,220.60 : 228,330.90 = 112,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,220.60/228,330.90 = 112,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,220.60x = 228,330.90 × 112,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,220.60x = 25,768,192,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,768,192,387.14/152,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,281.90

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