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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,261.97, 228,391.69 and 119,009.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,261.97, 228,391.69 and 119,009.98 is: 178,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,261.97 : 228,391.69 = 119,009.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,261.97/228,391.69 = 119,009.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,261.97x = 228,391.69 × 119,009.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,261.97x = 27,180,889,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,889,864.02/152,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,513.98

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