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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,998.20, 229,043.70 and 113,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,998.20, 229,043.70 and 113,729.40 is: 170,256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,998.20 : 229,043.70 = 113,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,998.20/229,043.70 = 113,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,998.20x = 229,043.70 × 113,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,998.20x = 26,049,002,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,049,002,574.78/152,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,256.92

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