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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,633.93, 228,913.56 and 119,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,633.93, 228,913.56 and 119,271.24 is: 178,877.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,633.93 : 228,913.56 = 119,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,633.93/228,913.56 = 119,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,633.93x = 228,913.56 × 119,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,633.93x = 27,302,804,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,804,154.01/152,633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,877.69

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