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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,860.31, 228,261.09 and 124,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,860.31, 228,261.09 and 124,835.96 is: 186,413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,860.31 : 228,261.09 = 124,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,860.31/228,261.09 = 124,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,860.31x = 228,261.09 × 124,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,860.31x = 28,495,191,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,191,159.49/152,860.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,413.28

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