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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,428.84, 228,233.66 and 124,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,428.84, 228,233.66 and 124,233.32 is: 186,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,428.84 : 228,233.66 = 124,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,428.84/228,233.66 = 124,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,428.84x = 228,233.66 × 124,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,428.84x = 28,354,225,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354,225,317.55/152,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,016.15

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