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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,225.64, 228,372.48 and 73,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,225.64, 228,372.48 and 73,406.16 is: 110,125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,225.64 : 228,372.48 = 73,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,225.64/228,372.48 = 73,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,225.64x = 228,372.48 × 73,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,225.64x = 16,763,946,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,763,946,806.48/152,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,125.65

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