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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,823.80, 228,717.30 and 134,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,823.80, 228,717.30 and 134,161.40 is: 200,787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,823.80 : 228,717.30 = 134,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,823.80/228,717.30 = 134,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,823.80x = 228,717.30 × 134,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,823.80x = 30,685,033,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,685,033,172.22/152,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,787.01

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