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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,871.60, 229,307.40 and 106,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,871.60, 229,307.40 and 106,215.60 is: 159,323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,871.60 : 229,307.40 = 106,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,871.60/229,307.40 = 106,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,871.60x = 229,307.40 × 106,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,871.60x = 24,356,023,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,023,075.44/152,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,323.40

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