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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,377.34, 228,563.58 and 41,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,377.34, 228,563.58 and 41,569.34 is: 62,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,377.34 : 228,563.58 = 41,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,377.34/228,563.58 = 41,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,377.34x = 228,563.58 × 41,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,377.34x = 9,501,237,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,501,237,168.64/152,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,353.35

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