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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,464.79, 228,515.73 and 114,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,464.79, 228,515.73 and 114,901.02 is: 172,214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,464.79 : 228,515.73 = 114,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,464.79/228,515.73 = 114,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,464.79x = 228,515.73 × 114,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,464.79x = 26,256,690,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256,690,463.04/152,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,214.79

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