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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,343.84, 228,552.65 and 45,727.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,343.84, 228,552.65 and 45,727.59 is: 68,602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,343.84 : 228,552.65 = 45,727.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,343.84/228,552.65 = 45,727.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,343.84x = 228,552.65 × 45,727.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,343.84x = 10,451,161,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,451,161,872.61/152,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,602.46

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