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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,146.20, 228,251.70 and 46,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,146.20, 228,251.70 and 46,975.80 is: 70,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,146.20 : 228,251.70 = 46,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,146.20/228,251.70 = 46,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,146.20x = 228,251.70 × 46,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,146.20x = 10,722,306,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722,306,208.86/152,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,473.70

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