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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,270.59, 228,404.61 and 119,018.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,270.59, 228,404.61 and 119,018.62 is: 178,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,270.59 : 228,404.61 = 119,018.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,270.59/228,404.61 = 119,018.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,270.59x = 228,404.61 × 119,018.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,270.59x = 27,184,401,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,401,483.84/152,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,526.93

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