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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,588.38, 228,195 and 116,575.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,588.38, 228,195 and 116,575.81 is: 174,338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,588.38 : 228,195 = 116,575.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,588.38/228,195 = 116,575.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,588.38x = 228,195 × 116,575.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,588.38x = 26,602,016,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602,016,962.95/152,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,338.42

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