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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,243.95, 228,303.49 and 45,590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,243.95, 228,303.49 and 45,590.34 is: 68,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,243.95 : 228,303.49 = 45,590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,243.95/228,303.49 = 45,590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,243.95x = 228,303.49 × 45,590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,243.95x = 10,408,433,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408,433,732.29/152,243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,366.81

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