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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,217, 228,261.18 and 45,616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,217, 228,261.18 and 45,616.11 is: 68,404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,217 : 228,261.18 = 45,616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,217/228,261.18 = 45,616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,217x = 228,261.18 × 45,616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,217x = 10,412,387,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,412,387,095.61/152,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,404.89

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