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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,447.42, 228,749.19 and 72,575.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,447.42, 228,749.19 and 72,575.75 is: 108,900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,447.42 : 228,749.19 = 72,575.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,447.42/228,749.19 = 72,575.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,447.42x = 228,749.19 × 72,575.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,447.42x = 16,601,644,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601,644,026.14/152,447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,900.79

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