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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,317.31, 228,607.20 and 73,497.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,317.31, 228,607.20 and 73,497.83 is: 110,310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,317.31 : 228,607.20 = 73,497.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,317.31/228,607.20 = 73,497.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,317.31x = 228,607.20 × 73,497.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,317.31x = 16,802,131,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802,131,979.34/152,317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,310.07

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