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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,611.34, 228,870.18 and 105,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,611.34, 228,870.18 and 105,528.96 is: 158,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,611.34 : 228,870.18 = 105,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,611.34/228,870.18 = 105,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,611.34x = 228,870.18 × 105,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,611.34x = 24,152,432,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,432,070.41/152,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,261.06

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