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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,787.49, 228,152.25 and 124,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,787.49, 228,152.25 and 124,762.30 is: 186,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,787.49 : 228,152.25 = 124,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,787.49/228,152.25 = 124,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,787.49x = 228,152.25 × 124,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,787.49x = 28,464,798,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,798,889.79/152,787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,303.21

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