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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,241.97, 228,384.81 and 47,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,241.97, 228,384.81 and 47,069.14 is: 70,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,241.97 : 228,384.81 = 47,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,241.97/228,384.81 = 47,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,241.97x = 228,384.81 × 47,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,241.97x = 10,749,876,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,749,876,595.76/152,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,610.47

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