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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,512.08, 228,345.57 and 114,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,512.08, 228,345.57 and 114,958.32 is: 172,118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,512.08 : 228,345.57 = 114,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,512.08/228,345.57 = 114,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,512.08x = 228,345.57 × 114,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,512.08x = 26,250,223,106.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250,223,106.64/152,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,118.98

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