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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,241.08, 228,066.22 and 112,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,241.08, 228,066.22 and 112,187.40 is: 168,063.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,241.08 : 228,066.22 = 112,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,241.08/228,066.22 = 112,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,241.08x = 228,066.22 × 112,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,241.08x = 25,586,156,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586,156,249.63/152,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,063.42

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