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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,651.46, 228,930.54 and 105,569.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,651.46, 228,930.54 and 105,569.13 is: 158,321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,651.46 : 228,930.54 = 105,569.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,651.46/228,930.54 = 105,569.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,651.46x = 228,930.54 × 105,569.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,651.46x = 24,167,997,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,167,997,938.23/152,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,321.43

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