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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,604.03, 228,829.46 and 72,618.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,604.03, 228,829.46 and 72,618.15 is: 108,890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,604.03 : 228,829.46 = 72,618.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,604.03/228,829.46 = 72,618.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,604.03x = 228,829.46 × 72,618.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,604.03x = 16,617,171,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617,171,687.61/152,604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,890.78

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