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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,326.98, 228,514.77 and 47,145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,326.98, 228,514.77 and 47,145.65 is: 70,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,326.98 : 228,514.77 = 47,145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,326.98/228,514.77 = 47,145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,326.98x = 228,514.77 × 47,145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,326.98x = 10,773,476,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,773,476,223.68/152,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,725.99

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