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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,094, 228,171.60 and 46,908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,094, 228,171.60 and 46,908.48 is: 70,372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,094 : 228,171.60 = 46,908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,094/228,171.60 = 46,908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,094x = 228,171.60 × 46,908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,094x = 10,703,182,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,703,182,935.17/152,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,372.16

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