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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,436.30, 228,571.97 and 121,048.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,436.30, 228,571.97 and 121,048.29 is: 181,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,436.30 : 228,571.97 = 121,048.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,436.30/228,571.97 = 121,048.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,436.30x = 228,571.97 × 121,048.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,436.30x = 27,668,245,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668,245,505.19/152,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,506.93

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