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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,264, 226,999.68 and 52,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,264, 226,999.68 and 52,768 is: 79,188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,264 : 226,999.68 = 52,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,264/226,999.68 = 52,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,264x = 226,999.68 × 52,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,264x = 11,978,319,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,978,319,114.24/151,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,188.17

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