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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,251.08, 228,399.68 and 110,446.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,251.08, 228,399.68 and 110,446.61 is: 165,686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,251.08 : 228,399.68 = 110,446.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,251.08/228,399.68 = 110,446.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,251.08x = 228,399.68 × 110,446.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,251.08x = 25,225,970,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,970,381.08/152,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,686.64

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