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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,351.32, 228,441.51 and 104,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,351.32, 228,441.51 and 104,374.12 is: 156,502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,351.32 : 228,441.51 = 104,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,351.32/228,441.51 = 104,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,351.32x = 228,441.51 × 104,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,351.32x = 23,843,381,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,381,577.72/152,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,502.63

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