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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,450.53, 228,553.68 and 72,448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,450.53, 228,553.68 and 72,448.35 is: 108,614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,450.53 : 228,553.68 = 72,448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,450.53/228,553.68 = 72,448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,450.53x = 228,553.68 × 72,448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,450.53x = 16,558,337,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,558,337,002.43/152,450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,614.49

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