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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,426.50, 228,651.58 and 45,802.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,426.50, 228,651.58 and 45,802.13 is: 68,706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,426.50 : 228,651.58 = 45,802.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,426.50/228,651.58 = 45,802.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,426.50x = 228,651.58 × 45,802.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,426.50x = 10,472,729,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,729,334.39/152,426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,706.75

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