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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,015.81, 228,056.31 and 45,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,015.81, 228,056.31 and 45,408.15 is: 68,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,015.81 : 228,056.31 = 45,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,015.81/228,056.31 = 45,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,015.81x = 228,056.31 × 45,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,015.81x = 10,355,615,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355,615,132.93/152,015.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,121.96

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