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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,910.72, 228,954.96 and 124,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,910.72, 228,954.96 and 124,714.44 is: 186,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,910.72 : 228,954.96 = 124,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,910.72/228,954.96 = 124,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,910.72x = 228,954.96 × 124,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,910.72x = 28,553,989,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,553,989,621.62/152,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,736.35

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