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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,279.20, 267,418.80 and 152,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,279.20, 267,418.80 and 152,035.20 is: 228,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,279.20 : 267,418.80 = 152,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,279.20/267,418.80 = 152,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,279.20x = 267,418.80 × 152,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,279.20x = 40,657,070,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657,070,741.76/178,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,052.80

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