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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,762.80, 278,316.15 and 152,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,762.80, 278,316.15 and 152,301.70 is: 228,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,762.80 : 278,316.15 = 152,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,762.80/278,316.15 = 152,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,762.80x = 278,316.15 × 152,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,762.80x = 42,388,022,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,388,022,782.46/185,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,183.59

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