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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,273.78, 228,514.03 and 53,777.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,273.78, 228,514.03 and 53,777.78 is: 80,703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,273.78 : 228,514.03 = 53,777.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,273.78/228,514.03 = 53,777.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,273.78x = 228,514.03 × 53,777.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,273.78x = 12,288,977,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,288,977,232.25/152,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,703.17

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