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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,865.59, 228,269.02 and 124,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,865.59, 228,269.02 and 124,841.28 is: 186,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,865.59 : 228,269.02 = 124,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,865.59/228,269.02 = 124,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,865.59x = 228,269.02 × 124,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,865.59x = 28,497,395,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497,395,758.37/152,865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,421.26

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