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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,356.49, 228,622.25 and 118,982.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,356.49, 228,622.25 and 118,982.87 is: 178,542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,356.49 : 228,622.25 = 118,982.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,356.49/228,622.25 = 118,982.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,356.49x = 228,622.25 × 118,982.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,356.49x = 27,202,131,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202,131,450.86/152,356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,542.65

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