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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,778.38, 210,872.92 and 104,399.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,778.38, 210,872.92 and 104,399.89 is: 144,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,778.38 : 210,872.92 = 104,399.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,778.38/210,872.92 = 104,399.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,778.38x = 210,872.92 × 104,399.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,778.38x = 22,015,109,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015,109,651.98/152,778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,098.33

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