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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,362.53, 229,965.99 and 70,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,362.53, 229,965.99 and 70,185.25 is: 105,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,362.53 : 229,965.99 = 70,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,362.53/229,965.99 = 70,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,362.53x = 229,965.99 × 70,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,362.53x = 16,140,220,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,220,499.65/153,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,242.27

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