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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,261.47, 228,390.94 and 119,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,261.47, 228,390.94 and 119,009.48 is: 178,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,261.47 : 228,390.94 = 119,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,261.47/228,390.94 = 119,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,261.47x = 228,390.94 × 119,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,261.47x = 27,180,686,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,686,411.06/152,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,513.23

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