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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,255.68, 228,448.86 and 58,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,255.68, 228,448.86 and 58,827.04 is: 88,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,255.68 : 228,448.86 = 58,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,255.68/228,448.86 = 58,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,255.68x = 228,448.86 × 58,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,255.68x = 13,438,970,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438,970,225.17/152,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,265.81

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