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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,445.23, 228,745.91 and 72,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,445.23, 228,745.91 and 72,573.56 is: 108,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,445.23 : 228,745.91 = 72,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,445.23/228,745.91 = 72,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,445.23x = 228,745.91 × 72,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,445.23x = 16,600,905,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,905,024.14/152,445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,897.50

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