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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,275.30, 228,218.55 and 117,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,275.30, 228,218.55 and 117,040.30 is: 175,411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,275.30 : 228,218.55 = 117,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,275.30/228,218.55 = 117,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,275.30x = 228,218.55 × 117,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,275.30x = 26,710,767,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,710,767,557.57/152,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,411.03

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