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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,238.30, 228,357.45 and 63,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,238.30, 228,357.45 and 63,462.30 is: 95,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,238.30 : 228,357.45 = 63,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,238.30/228,357.45 = 63,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,238.30x = 228,357.45 × 63,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,238.30x = 14,492,088,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,088,999.14/152,238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,193.45

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