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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,079.67, 228,131.34 and 45,455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,079.67, 228,131.34 and 45,455.50 is: 68,186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,079.67 : 228,131.34 = 45,455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,079.67/228,131.34 = 45,455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,079.67x = 228,131.34 × 45,455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,079.67x = 10,369,824,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,369,824,125.37/152,079.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,186.79

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