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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,140.01, 228,207.18 and 45,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,140.01, 228,207.18 and 45,524.03 is: 68,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,140.01 : 228,207.18 = 45,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,140.01/228,207.18 = 45,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,140.01x = 228,207.18 × 45,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,140.01x = 10,388,910,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,388,910,508.54/152,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,285.20

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