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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,281.60, 228,431.36 and 58,787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,281.60, 228,431.36 and 58,787.84 is: 88,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,281.60 : 228,431.36 = 58,787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,281.60/228,431.36 = 58,787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,281.60x = 228,431.36 × 58,787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,281.60x = 13,428,986,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428,986,242.66/152,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,185.22

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