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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,550.58, 228,644.40 and 114,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,550.58, 228,644.40 and 114,986.86 is: 172,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,550.58 : 228,644.40 = 114,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,550.58/228,644.40 = 114,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,550.58x = 228,644.40 × 114,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,550.58x = 26,291,101,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,101,612.58/152,550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,343.50

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