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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,164.25, 228,201.75 and 57,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,164.25, 228,201.75 and 57,326 is: 85,972.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,164.25 : 228,201.75 = 57,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,164.25/228,201.75 = 57,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,164.25x = 228,201.75 × 57,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,164.25x = 13,081,893,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081,893,520.50/152,164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,972.19

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