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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,251.10, 228,048.60 and 126,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,251.10, 228,048.60 and 126,007.10 is: 188,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,251.10 : 228,048.60 = 126,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,251.10/228,048.60 = 126,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,251.10x = 228,048.60 × 126,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,251.10x = 28,735,742,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,735,742,745.06/152,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,739.15

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