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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,858.80, 228,258.86 and 124,834.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,858.80, 228,258.86 and 124,834.45 is: 186,411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,858.80 : 228,258.86 = 124,834.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,858.80/228,258.86 = 124,834.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,858.80x = 228,258.86 × 124,834.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,858.80x = 28,494,568,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494,568,478.89/152,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,411.04

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