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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,835.58, 228,832.17 and 115,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,835.58, 228,832.17 and 115,281.96 is: 172,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,835.58 : 228,832.17 = 115,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,835.58/228,832.17 = 115,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,835.58x = 228,832.17 × 115,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,835.58x = 26,380,221,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,380,221,068.65/152,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,605.23

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