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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,389.74, 228,366.81 and 85,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,389.74, 228,366.81 and 85,689.88 is: 128,412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,389.74 : 228,366.81 = 85,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,389.74/228,366.81 = 85,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,389.74x = 228,366.81 × 85,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,389.74x = 19,568,724,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568,724,544.88/152,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,412.35

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