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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,265.02, 228,396.48 and 119,013.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,265.02, 228,396.48 and 119,013.05 is: 178,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,265.02 : 228,396.48 = 119,013.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,265.02/228,396.48 = 119,013.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,265.02x = 228,396.48 × 119,013.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,265.02x = 27,182,161,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182,161,538.20/152,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,518.76

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