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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,458.56, 228,265.28 and 114,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,458.56, 228,265.28 and 114,904.96 is: 172,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,458.56 : 228,265.28 = 114,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,458.56/228,265.28 = 114,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,458.56x = 228,265.28 × 114,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,458.56x = 26,228,812,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228,812,867.79/152,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,038.96

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