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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,062, 228,093.84 and 41,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,062, 228,093.84 and 41,254 is: 61,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,062 : 228,093.84 = 41,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,062/228,093.84 = 41,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,062x = 228,093.84 × 41,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,062x = 9,409,783,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,783,275.36/152,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,881.23

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