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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,175.74, 228,292.30 and 46,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,175.74, 228,292.30 and 46,970.11 is: 70,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,175.74 : 228,292.30 = 46,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,175.74/228,292.30 = 46,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,175.74x = 228,292.30 × 46,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,175.74x = 10,722,913,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722,913,301.69/152,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,464.01

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