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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,223.10, 228,334.65 and 82,239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,223.10, 228,334.65 and 82,239.10 is: 123,358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,223.10 : 228,334.65 = 82,239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,223.10/228,334.65 = 82,239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,223.10x = 228,334.65 × 82,239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,223.10x = 18,778,036,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778,036,114.82/152,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,358.65

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