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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,316.70, 228,475.05 and 41,508.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,316.70, 228,475.05 and 41,508.70 is: 62,263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,316.70 : 228,475.05 = 41,508.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,316.70/228,475.05 = 41,508.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,316.70x = 228,475.05 × 41,508.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,316.70x = 9,483,702,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483,702,307.94/152,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,263.05

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