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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,419.10, 228,300.60 and 126,175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,419.10, 228,300.60 and 126,175.10 is: 188,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,419.10 : 228,300.60 = 126,175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,419.10/228,300.60 = 126,175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,419.10x = 228,300.60 × 126,175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,419.10x = 28,805,851,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,805,851,035.06/152,419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,991.08

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