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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,279.85, 227,329.90 and 132,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,279.85, 227,329.90 and 132,356.28 is: 197,587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,279.85 : 227,329.90 = 132,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,279.85/227,329.90 = 132,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,279.85x = 227,329.90 × 132,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,279.85x = 30,088,539,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088,539,896.77/152,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,587.14

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