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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,601.82, 228,855.93 and 105,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,601.82, 228,855.93 and 105,519.44 is: 158,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,601.82 : 228,855.93 = 105,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,601.82/228,855.93 = 105,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,601.82x = 228,855.93 × 105,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,601.82x = 24,148,749,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148,749,750.72/152,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,246.80

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