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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,191.74, 228,316.32 and 46,986.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,191.74, 228,316.32 and 46,986.15 is: 70,488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,191.74 : 228,316.32 = 46,986.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,191.74/228,316.32 = 46,986.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,191.74x = 228,316.32 × 46,986.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,191.74x = 10,727,704,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,727,704,858.97/152,191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,488.09

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