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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,803.60, 211,348.20 and 135,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,803.60, 211,348.20 and 135,139.60 is: 186,916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,803.60 : 211,348.20 = 135,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,803.60/211,348.20 = 135,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,803.60x = 211,348.20 × 135,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,803.60x = 28,561,511,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,561,511,208.72/152,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,916.48

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