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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,357.60, 228,623.92 and 118,983.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,357.60, 228,623.92 and 118,983.98 is: 178,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,357.60 : 228,623.92 = 118,983.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,357.60/228,623.92 = 118,983.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,357.60x = 228,623.92 × 118,983.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,357.60x = 27,202,584,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202,584,198.90/152,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,544.32

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