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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,112.72, 228,166.44 and 45,496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,112.72, 228,166.44 and 45,496.92 is: 68,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,112.72 : 228,166.44 = 45,496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,112.72/228,166.44 = 45,496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,112.72x = 228,166.44 × 45,496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,112.72x = 10,380,870,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380,870,267.36/152,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,244.59

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