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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,179.55, 228,298.02 and 46,973.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,179.55, 228,298.02 and 46,973.91 is: 70,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,179.55 : 228,298.02 = 46,973.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,179.55/228,298.02 = 46,973.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,179.55x = 228,298.02 × 46,973.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,179.55x = 10,724,050,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,724,050,644.66/152,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,469.72

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