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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,427.60, 228,252.60 and 121,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,427.60, 228,252.60 and 121,323.60 is: 181,675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,427.60 : 228,252.60 = 121,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,427.60/228,252.60 = 121,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,427.60x = 228,252.60 × 121,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,427.60x = 27,692,427,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692,427,141.36/152,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,675.94

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