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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,989.92, 228,993.48 and 81,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,989.92, 228,993.48 and 81,734.40 is: 122,339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,989.92 : 228,993.48 = 81,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,989.92/228,993.48 = 81,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,989.92x = 228,993.48 × 81,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,989.92x = 18,716,644,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716,644,691.71/152,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,339.07

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