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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,246.80, 228,370.20 and 141,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,246.80, 228,370.20 and 141,878.80 is: 212,818.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,246.80 : 228,370.20 = 141,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,246.80/228,370.20 = 141,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,246.80x = 228,370.20 × 141,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,246.80x = 32,400,889,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400,889,931.76/152,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,818.20

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