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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,225.53, 228,266.30 and 45,568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,225.53, 228,266.30 and 45,568.27 is: 68,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,225.53 : 228,266.30 = 45,568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,225.53/228,266.30 = 45,568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,225.53x = 228,266.30 × 45,568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,225.53x = 10,401,700,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,401,700,789.55/152,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,330.86

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