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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,278.14, 228,285.92 and 73,447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,278.14, 228,285.92 and 73,447.76 is: 110,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,278.14 : 228,285.92 = 73,447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,278.14/228,285.92 = 73,447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,278.14x = 228,285.92 × 73,447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,278.14x = 16,767,089,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767,089,463.54/152,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,108.32

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