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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,565.75, 228,848.63 and 59,071.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,565.75, 228,848.63 and 59,071.50 is: 88,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,565.75 : 228,848.63 = 59,071.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,565.75/228,848.63 = 59,071.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,565.75x = 228,848.63 × 59,071.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,565.75x = 13,518,431,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,518,431,551.69/152,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,607.25

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