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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,918.22, 228,966.21 and 124,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,918.22, 228,966.21 and 124,721.94 is: 186,747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,918.22 : 228,966.21 = 124,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,918.22/228,966.21 = 124,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,918.22x = 228,966.21 × 124,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,918.22x = 28,557,109,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557,109,905.65/152,918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,747.60

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