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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,653.46, 228,933.54 and 105,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,653.46, 228,933.54 and 105,571.13 is: 158,324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,653.46 : 228,933.54 = 105,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,653.46/228,933.54 = 105,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,653.46x = 228,933.54 × 105,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,653.46x = 24,168,771,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,168,771,368.03/152,653.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,324.43

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