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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,430.72, 228,671.72 and 56,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,430.72, 228,671.72 and 56,373.56 is: 84,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,430.72 : 228,671.72 = 56,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,430.72/228,671.72 = 56,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,430.72x = 228,671.72 × 56,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,430.72x = 12,891,038,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,891,038,927.72/152,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,569.82

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