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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,265.60, 228,412.80 and 41,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,265.60, 228,412.80 and 41,457.60 is: 62,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,265.60 : 228,412.80 = 41,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,265.60/228,412.80 = 41,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,265.60x = 228,412.80 × 41,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,265.60x = 9,469,446,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469,446,497.28/152,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,190.32

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