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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,835.08, 228,831.42 and 115,281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,835.08, 228,831.42 and 115,281.46 is: 172,604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,835.08 : 228,831.42 = 115,281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,835.08/228,831.42 = 115,281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,835.08x = 228,831.42 × 115,281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,835.08x = 26,380,019,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,380,019,047.32/152,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,604.48

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