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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,661.60, 228,992.40 and 106,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,661.60, 228,992.40 and 106,005.60 is: 159,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,661.60 : 228,992.40 = 106,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,661.60/228,992.40 = 106,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,661.60x = 228,992.40 × 106,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,661.60x = 24,274,476,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274,476,757.44/152,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,008.40

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