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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,284.86, 227,930.49 and 137,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,284.86, 227,930.49 and 137,735.10 is: 206,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,284.86 : 227,930.49 = 137,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,284.86/227,930.49 = 137,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,284.86x = 227,930.49 × 137,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,284.86x = 31,394,028,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,394,028,833.20/152,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,153.32

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