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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,061, 228,092.34 and 41,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,061, 228,092.34 and 41,253 is: 61,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,061 : 228,092.34 = 41,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,061/228,092.34 = 41,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,061x = 228,092.34 × 41,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,061x = 9,409,493,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,493,302.02/152,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,879.73

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