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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,156.76, 228,246 and 46,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,156.76, 228,246 and 46,962 is: 70,446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,156.76 : 228,246 = 46,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,156.76/228,246 = 46,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,156.76x = 228,246 × 46,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,156.76x = 10,718,888,652
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,718,888,652/152,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,446.35

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