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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,851.36, 229,063.46 and 130,243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,851.36, 229,063.46 and 130,243.99 is: 195,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,851.36 : 229,063.46 = 130,243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,851.36/229,063.46 = 130,243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,851.36x = 229,063.46 × 130,243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,851.36x = 29,834,137,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,834,137,848.29/152,851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,183.99

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