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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,635.68, 228,916.18 and 119,272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,635.68, 228,916.18 and 119,272.99 is: 178,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,635.68 : 228,916.18 = 119,272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,635.68/228,916.18 = 119,272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,635.68x = 228,916.18 × 119,272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,635.68x = 27,303,517,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,303,517,247.98/152,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,880.31

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