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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,594.16, 228,847.50 and 45,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,594.16, 228,847.50 and 45,988.44 is: 68,969.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,594.16 : 228,847.50 = 45,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,594.16/228,847.50 = 45,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,594.16x = 228,847.50 × 45,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,594.16x = 10,524,339,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,524,339,522.90/152,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,969.48

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