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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,674.59, 228,778.35 and 81,607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,674.59, 228,778.35 and 81,607.34 is: 122,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,674.59 : 228,778.35 = 81,607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,674.59/228,778.35 = 81,607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,674.59x = 228,778.35 × 81,607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,674.59x = 18,669,992,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,992,859.01/152,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,286.18

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