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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,514.76, 228,772.13 and 41,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,514.76, 228,772.13 and 41,706.76 is: 62,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,514.76 : 228,772.13 = 41,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,514.76/228,772.13 = 41,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,514.76x = 228,772.13 × 41,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,514.76x = 9,541,344,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541,344,320.60/152,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,560.14

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