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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,238.60, 228,357.90 and 63,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,238.60, 228,357.90 and 63,462.60 is: 95,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,238.60 : 228,357.90 = 63,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,238.60/228,357.90 = 63,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,238.60x = 228,357.90 × 63,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,238.60x = 14,492,186,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,186,064.54/152,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,193.90

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