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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,255.08, 228,405.68 and 110,450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,255.08, 228,405.68 and 110,450.62 is: 165,692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,255.08 : 228,405.68 = 110,450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,255.08/228,405.68 = 110,450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,255.08x = 228,405.68 × 110,450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,255.08x = 25,227,548,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227,548,967.52/152,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,692.66

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