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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,240.16, 228,064.72 and 112,186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,240.16, 228,064.72 and 112,186.44 is: 168,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,240.16 : 228,064.72 = 112,186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,240.16/228,064.72 = 112,186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,240.16x = 228,064.72 × 112,186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,240.16x = 25,585,769,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,769,026.40/152,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,061.89

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