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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,667.12, 228,812.31 and 110,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,667.12, 228,812.31 and 110,691.30 is: 165,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,667.12 : 228,812.31 = 110,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,667.12/228,812.31 = 110,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,667.12x = 228,812.31 × 110,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,667.12x = 25,327,532,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327,532,049.90/152,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,900.37

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