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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,872.20, 228,854.70 and 113,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,872.20, 228,854.70 and 113,603.40 is: 170,068.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,872.20 : 228,854.70 = 113,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,872.20/228,854.70 = 113,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,872.20x = 228,854.70 × 113,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,872.20x = 25,998,672,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998,672,025.98/152,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,068.02

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