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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,281.86, 227,925.99 and 137,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,281.86, 227,925.99 and 137,732.10 is: 206,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,281.86 : 227,925.99 = 137,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,281.86/227,925.99 = 137,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,281.86x = 227,925.99 × 137,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,281.86x = 31,392,725,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392,725,247.28/152,281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,148.82

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