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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,247.54, 228,308.88 and 45,593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,247.54, 228,308.88 and 45,593.92 is: 68,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,247.54 : 228,308.88 = 45,593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,247.54/228,308.88 = 45,593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,247.54x = 228,308.88 × 45,593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,247.54x = 10,409,496,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,409,496,810.01/152,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,372.18

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