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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,348.84, 228,610.72 and 118,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,348.84, 228,610.72 and 118,975.24 is: 178,531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,348.84 : 228,610.72 = 118,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,348.84/228,610.72 = 118,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,348.84x = 228,610.72 × 118,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,348.84x = 27,199,015,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199,015,278.57/152,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,531.16

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