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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,227.18, 240,220.76 and 152,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,227.18, 240,220.76 and 152,173 is: 226,730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,227.18 : 240,220.76 = 152,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,227.18/240,220.76 = 152,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,227.18x = 240,220.76 × 152,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,227.18x = 36,555,113,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,555,113,711.48/161,227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,730.47

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