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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,002.32, 228,007.36 and 72,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,002.32, 228,007.36 and 72,021.52 is: 108,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,002.32 : 228,007.36 = 72,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,002.32/228,007.36 = 72,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,002.32x = 228,007.36 × 72,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,002.32x = 16,421,436,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421,436,638.39/152,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,034.12

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