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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,355.61, 228,470.23 and 57,569.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,355.61, 228,470.23 and 57,569.41 is: 86,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,355.61 : 228,470.23 = 57,569.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,355.61/228,470.23 = 57,569.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,355.61x = 228,470.23 × 57,569.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,355.61x = 13,152,896,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152,896,343.66/152,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,330.24

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