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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,463.54, 228,773.28 and 72,591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,463.54, 228,773.28 and 72,591.90 is: 108,924.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,463.54 : 228,773.28 = 72,591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,463.54/228,773.28 = 72,591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,463.54x = 228,773.28 × 72,591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,463.54x = 16,607,087,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607,087,064.43/152,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,924.97

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