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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,141.78, 228,265.27 and 57,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,141.78, 228,265.27 and 57,399.12 is: 86,118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,141.78 : 228,265.27 = 57,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,141.78/228,265.27 = 57,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,141.78x = 228,265.27 × 57,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,141.78x = 13,102,225,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102,225,624.56/152,141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,118.52

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