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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,245.80, 228,368.70 and 141,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,245.80, 228,368.70 and 141,877.80 is: 212,816.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,245.80 : 228,368.70 = 141,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,245.80/228,368.70 = 141,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,245.80x = 228,368.70 × 141,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,245.80x = 32,400,448,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400,448,744.86/152,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,816.70

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