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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,194.91, 228,098.27 and 72,232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,194.91, 228,098.27 and 72,232.73 is: 108,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,194.91 : 228,098.27 = 72,232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,194.91/228,098.27 = 72,232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,194.91x = 228,098.27 × 72,232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,194.91x = 16,476,160,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476,160,750.38/152,194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,256.98

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