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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,795.35, 229,187.98 and 62,834.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,795.35, 229,187.98 and 62,834.95 is: 94,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,795.35 : 229,187.98 = 62,834.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,795.35/229,187.98 = 62,834.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,795.35x = 229,187.98 × 62,834.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,795.35x = 14,401,015,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,015,263.90/152,795.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,250.35

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