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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,663.91, 229,016.66 and 52,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,663.91, 229,016.66 and 52,797.30 is: 79,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,663.91 : 229,016.66 = 52,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,663.91/229,016.66 = 52,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,663.91x = 229,016.66 × 52,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,663.91x = 12,091,461,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091,461,303.02/152,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,203.14

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