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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,258.87, 228,387.05 and 119,006.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,258.87, 228,387.05 and 119,006.89 is: 178,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,258.87 : 228,387.05 = 119,006.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,258.87/228,387.05 = 119,006.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,258.87x = 228,387.05 × 119,006.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,258.87x = 27,179,631,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179,631,234.05/152,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,509.34

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