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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,627.92, 228,904.56 and 119,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,627.92, 228,904.56 and 119,265.24 is: 178,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,627.92 : 228,904.56 = 119,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,627.92/228,904.56 = 119,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,627.92x = 228,904.56 × 119,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,627.92x = 27,300,357,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300,357,285.49/152,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,868.70

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