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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,561.60, 228,842.40 and 105,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,561.60, 228,842.40 and 105,905.60 is: 158,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,561.60 : 228,842.40 = 105,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,561.60/228,842.40 = 105,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,561.60x = 228,842.40 × 105,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,561.60x = 24,235,691,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,235,691,677.44/152,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,858.40

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