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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,282.13, 228,291.93 and 73,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,282.13, 228,291.93 and 73,451.76 is: 110,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,282.13 : 228,291.93 = 73,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,282.13/228,291.93 = 73,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,282.13x = 228,291.93 × 73,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,282.13x = 16,768,444,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,768,444,052.30/152,282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,114.33

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