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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,260.05, 228,389.06 and 119,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,260.05, 228,389.06 and 119,008.09 is: 178,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,260.05 : 228,389.06 = 119,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,260.05/228,389.06 = 119,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,260.05x = 228,389.06 × 119,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,260.05x = 27,180,145,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,145,807.50/152,260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,511.34

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