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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,513.62, 228,726.68 and 58,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,513.62, 228,726.68 and 58,997.50 is: 88,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,513.62 : 228,726.68 = 58,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,513.62/228,726.68 = 58,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,513.62x = 228,726.68 × 58,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,513.62x = 13,494,301,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,494,301,436.50/152,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,479.32

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