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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,239.67, 228,297.08 and 45,586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,239.67, 228,297.08 and 45,586.05 is: 68,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,239.67 : 228,297.08 = 45,586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,239.67/228,297.08 = 45,586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,239.67x = 228,297.08 × 45,586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,239.67x = 10,407,161,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,407,161,875.80/152,239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,360.38

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