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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,285.30, 228,233.55 and 73,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,285.30, 228,233.55 and 73,229.30 is: 109,750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,285.30 : 228,233.55 = 73,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,285.30/228,233.55 = 73,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,285.30x = 228,233.55 × 73,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,285.30x = 16,713,383,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713,383,103.02/152,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,750.47

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