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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,273.80, 228,669.90 and 112,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,273.80, 228,669.90 and 112,875.40 is: 169,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,273.80 : 228,669.90 = 112,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,273.80/228,669.90 = 112,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,273.80x = 228,669.90 × 112,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,273.80x = 25,811,206,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,811,206,430.46/152,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,505.24

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