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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,569.16, 228,853.92 and 63,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,569.16, 228,853.92 and 63,774.08 is: 95,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,569.16 : 228,853.92 = 63,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,569.16/228,853.92 = 63,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,569.16x = 228,853.92 × 63,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,569.16x = 14,594,948,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594,948,202.39/152,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,661.20

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