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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,193.91, 228,096.77 and 72,231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,193.91, 228,096.77 and 72,231.73 is: 108,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,193.91 : 228,096.77 = 72,231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,193.91/228,096.77 = 72,231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,193.91x = 228,096.77 × 72,231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,193.91x = 16,475,824,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475,824,304.51/152,193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,255.48

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