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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,244.95, 228,304.99 and 45,591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,244.95, 228,304.99 and 45,591.34 is: 68,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,244.95 : 228,304.99 = 45,591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,244.95/228,304.99 = 45,591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,244.95x = 228,304.99 × 45,591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,244.95x = 10,408,730,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408,730,422.79/152,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,368.31

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