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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,144.49, 228,150.15 and 72,205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,144.49, 228,150.15 and 72,205.37 is: 108,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,144.49 : 228,150.15 = 72,205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,144.49/228,150.15 = 72,205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,144.49x = 228,150.15 × 72,205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,144.49x = 16,473,664,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473,664,855.55/152,144.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,276.45

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