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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,224.11, 228,040.74 and 112,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,224.11, 228,040.74 and 112,170.42 is: 168,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,224.11 : 228,040.74 = 112,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,224.11/228,040.74 = 112,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,224.11x = 228,040.74 × 112,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,224.11x = 25,579,425,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,579,425,582.91/152,224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,037.94

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