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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,015.92, 228,006.60 and 46,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,015.92, 228,006.60 and 46,826.08 is: 70,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,015.92 : 228,006.60 = 46,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,015.92/228,006.60 = 46,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,015.92x = 228,006.60 × 46,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,015.92x = 10,676,655,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676,655,292.13/152,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,233.80

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