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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,249.10, 228,045.60 and 126,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,249.10, 228,045.60 and 126,005.10 is: 188,736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,249.10 : 228,045.60 = 126,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,249.10/228,045.60 = 126,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,249.10x = 228,045.60 × 126,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,249.10x = 28,734,908,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734,908,632.56/152,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,736.15

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