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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,375.28, 228,352.72 and 114,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,375.28, 228,352.72 and 114,894.16 is: 172,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,375.28 : 228,352.72 = 114,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,375.28/228,352.72 = 114,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,375.28x = 228,352.72 × 114,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,375.28x = 26,236,392,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,236,392,231.88/152,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,182.74

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