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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,250.69, 228,157.61 and 85,550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,250.69, 228,157.61 and 85,550.58 is: 128,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,250.69 : 228,157.61 = 85,550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,250.69/228,157.61 = 85,550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,250.69x = 228,157.61 × 85,550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,250.69x = 19,519,015,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519,015,920.38/152,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,203.14

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