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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,711.66, 229,012.62 and 52,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,711.66, 229,012.62 and 52,844.74 is: 79,248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,711.66 : 229,012.62 = 52,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,711.66/229,012.62 = 52,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,711.66x = 229,012.62 × 52,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,711.66x = 12,102,111,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,102,111,589.92/152,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,248.12

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