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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,592.16, 228,844.50 and 45,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,592.16, 228,844.50 and 45,986.44 is: 68,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,592.16 : 228,844.50 = 45,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,592.16/228,844.50 = 45,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,592.16x = 228,844.50 × 45,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,592.16x = 10,523,743,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,523,743,868.58/152,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,966.48

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