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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,262.84, 228,393 and 119,010.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,262.84, 228,393 and 119,010.87 is: 178,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,262.84 : 228,393 = 119,010.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,262.84/228,393 = 119,010.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,262.84x = 228,393 × 119,010.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,262.84x = 27,181,249,631.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,249,631.91/152,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,515.32

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