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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,512.26, 228,768.38 and 41,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,512.26, 228,768.38 and 41,704.26 is: 62,556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,512.26 : 228,768.38 = 41,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,512.26/228,768.38 = 41,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,512.26x = 228,768.38 × 41,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,512.26x = 9,540,615,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540,615,999.30/152,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,556.39

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