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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,254.23, 228,396.69 and 52,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,254.23, 228,396.69 and 52,401.30 is: 78,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,254.23 : 228,396.69 = 52,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,254.23/228,396.69 = 52,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,254.23x = 228,396.69 × 52,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,254.23x = 11,968,283,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,968,283,471.70/152,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,607.23

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