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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,447.40, 228,671.10 and 131,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,447.40, 228,671.10 and 131,452.20 is: 197,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,447.40 : 228,671.10 = 131,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,447.40/228,671.10 = 131,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,447.40x = 228,671.10 × 131,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,447.40x = 30,059,319,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059,319,171.42/152,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,178.30

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