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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,271.59, 228,406.11 and 119,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,271.59, 228,406.11 and 119,019.62 is: 178,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,271.59 : 228,406.11 = 119,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,271.59/228,406.11 = 119,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,271.59x = 228,406.11 × 119,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,271.59x = 27,184,808,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,808,417.88/152,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,528.43

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