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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,267.14, 228,250.04 and 72,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,267.14, 228,250.04 and 72,164.32 is: 108,175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,267.14 : 228,250.04 = 72,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,267.14/228,250.04 = 72,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,267.14x = 228,250.04 × 72,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,267.14x = 16,471,507,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471,507,785.32/152,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,175.07

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