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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,774.63, 229,168.15 and 72,771.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,774.63, 229,168.15 and 72,771.47 is: 109,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,774.63 : 229,168.15 = 72,771.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,774.63/229,168.15 = 72,771.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,774.63x = 229,168.15 × 72,771.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,774.63x = 16,676,903,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,903,152.68/152,774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,160.16

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