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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,237.34, 228,394.08 and 57,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,237.34, 228,394.08 and 57,467.34 is: 86,215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,237.34 : 228,394.08 = 57,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,237.34/228,394.08 = 57,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,237.34x = 228,394.08 × 57,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,237.34x = 13,125,200,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125,200,249.35/152,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,215.38

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