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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,444.41, 228,692.33 and 52,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,444.41, 228,692.33 and 52,577.89 is: 78,875.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,444.41 : 228,692.33 = 52,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,444.41/228,692.33 = 52,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,444.41x = 228,692.33 × 52,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,444.41x = 12,024,160,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024,160,170.58/152,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,875.70

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