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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,566.82, 210,549.40 and 95,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,566.82, 210,549.40 and 95,240.08 is: 131,435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,566.82 : 210,549.40 = 95,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,566.82/210,549.40 = 95,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,566.82x = 210,549.40 × 95,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,566.82x = 20,052,741,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,741,699.95/152,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,435.80

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