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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,226.18, 240,219.27 and 152,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,226.18, 240,219.27 and 152,172 is: 226,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,226.18 : 240,219.27 = 152,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,226.18/240,219.27 = 152,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,226.18x = 240,219.27 × 152,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,226.18x = 36,554,646,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554,646,754.44/161,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,728.98

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