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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,010, 228,018.24 and 52,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,010, 228,018.24 and 52,169.76 is: 78,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,010 : 228,018.24 = 52,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,010/228,018.24 = 52,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,010x = 228,018.24 × 52,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,010x = 11,895,656,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895,656,856.42/152,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,255.75

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