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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,775.38, 229,169.28 and 72,772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,775.38, 229,169.28 and 72,772.22 is: 109,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,775.38 : 229,169.28 = 72,772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,775.38/229,169.28 = 72,772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,775.38x = 229,169.28 × 72,772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,775.38x = 16,677,155,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677,155,751.69/152,775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,161.28

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