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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,238.74, 228,295.67 and 45,585.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,238.74, 228,295.67 and 45,585.11 is: 68,358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,238.74 : 228,295.67 = 45,585.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,238.74/228,295.67 = 45,585.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,238.74x = 228,295.67 × 45,585.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,238.74x = 10,406,883,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,406,883,572.29/152,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,358.97

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