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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,021.32, 228,035.90 and 72,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,021.32, 228,035.90 and 72,040.52 is: 108,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,021.32 : 228,035.90 = 72,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,021.32/228,035.90 = 72,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,021.32x = 228,035.90 × 72,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,021.32x = 16,427,824,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427,824,814.67/152,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,062.64

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