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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,863.87, 228,266.45 and 124,839.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,863.87, 228,266.45 and 124,839.55 is: 186,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,863.87 : 228,266.45 = 124,839.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,863.87/228,266.45 = 124,839.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,863.87x = 228,266.45 × 124,839.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,863.87x = 28,496,680,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496,680,273.90/152,863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,418.68

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