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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,274.70, 267,412.05 and 152,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,274.70, 267,412.05 and 152,030.70 is: 228,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,274.70 : 267,412.05 = 152,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,274.70/267,412.05 = 152,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,274.70x = 267,412.05 × 152,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,274.70x = 40,654,841,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654,841,149.94/178,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,046.05

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