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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,073.72, 228,140.96 and 46,888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,073.72, 228,140.96 and 46,888.76 is: 70,342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,073.72 : 228,140.96 = 46,888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,073.72/228,140.96 = 46,888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,073.72x = 228,140.96 × 46,888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,073.72x = 10,697,246,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697,246,719.61/152,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,342.51

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