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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,462.29, 228,771.51 and 72,590.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,462.29, 228,771.51 and 72,590.62 is: 108,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,462.29 : 228,771.51 = 72,590.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,462.29/228,771.51 = 72,590.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,462.29x = 228,771.51 × 72,590.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,462.29x = 16,606,665,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,606,665,749.24/152,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,923.10

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