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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,515.88, 228,853.59 and 110,741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,515.88, 228,853.59 and 110,741.03 is: 166,169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,515.88 : 228,853.59 = 110,741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,515.88/228,853.59 = 110,741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,515.88x = 228,853.59 × 110,741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,515.88x = 25,343,481,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343,481,131.53/152,515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,169.46

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