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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,882.20, 228,869.70 and 113,613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,882.20, 228,869.70 and 113,613.40 is: 170,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,882.20 : 228,869.70 = 113,613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,882.20/228,869.70 = 113,613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,882.20x = 228,869.70 × 113,613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,882.20x = 26,002,664,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,002,664,773.98/152,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,083.01

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