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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,454.41, 228,559.50 and 72,452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,454.41, 228,559.50 and 72,452.22 is: 108,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,454.41 : 228,559.50 = 72,452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,454.41/228,559.50 = 72,452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,454.41x = 228,559.50 × 72,452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,454.41x = 16,559,643,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,643,177.09/152,454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,620.30

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