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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,337.10, 228,503.20 and 41,529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,337.10, 228,503.20 and 41,529.10 is: 62,292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,337.10 : 228,503.20 = 41,529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,337.10/228,503.20 = 41,529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,337.10x = 228,503.20 × 41,529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,337.10x = 9,489,532,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489,532,243.12/152,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,292.98

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