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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,191.91, 228,093.77 and 72,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,191.91, 228,093.77 and 72,229.73 is: 108,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,191.91 : 228,093.77 = 72,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,191.91/228,093.77 = 72,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,191.91x = 228,093.77 × 72,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,191.91x = 16,475,150,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475,150,461.89/152,191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,252.47

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