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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,999.88, 229,335.72 and 74,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,999.88, 229,335.72 and 74,005.44 is: 110,928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,999.88 : 229,335.72 = 74,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,999.88/229,335.72 = 74,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,999.88x = 229,335.72 × 74,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,999.88x = 16,972,090,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,972,090,866.32/152,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,928.79

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