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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,140.51, 228,207.93 and 45,524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,140.51, 228,207.93 and 45,524.53 is: 68,285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,140.51 : 228,207.93 = 45,524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,140.51/228,207.93 = 45,524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,140.51x = 228,207.93 × 45,524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,140.51x = 10,389,058,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389,058,755.52/152,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,285.95

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