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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,233.80, 228,384.36 and 45,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,233.80, 228,384.36 and 45,613.44 is: 68,430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,233.80 : 228,384.36 = 45,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,233.80/228,384.36 = 45,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,233.80x = 228,384.36 × 45,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,233.80x = 10,417,396,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417,396,301.80/152,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,430.25

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