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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,325.22, 228,893.35 and 142,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,325.22, 228,893.35 and 142,748.60 is: 214,502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,325.22 : 228,893.35 = 142,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,325.22/228,893.35 = 142,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,325.22x = 228,893.35 × 142,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,325.22x = 32,674,205,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,674,205,261.81/152,325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,502.93

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