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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,847.36, 229,057.50 and 130,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,847.36, 229,057.50 and 130,239.96 is: 195,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,847.36 : 229,057.50 = 130,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,847.36/229,057.50 = 130,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,847.36x = 229,057.50 × 130,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,847.36x = 29,832,439,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832,439,637.70/152,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,177.98

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