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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,435.92, 228,605.44 and 142,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,435.92, 228,605.44 and 142,485.24 is: 213,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,435.92 : 228,605.44 = 142,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,435.92/228,605.44 = 142,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,435.92x = 228,605.44 × 142,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,435.92x = 32,572,901,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572,901,484.76/152,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,682.59

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