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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,269.59, 228,403.11 and 119,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,269.59, 228,403.11 and 119,017.62 is: 178,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,269.59 : 228,403.11 = 119,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,269.59/228,403.11 = 119,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,269.59x = 228,403.11 × 119,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,269.59x = 27,183,994,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183,994,552.80/152,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,525.43

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