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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,977.30, 227,966.13 and 39,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,977.30, 227,966.13 and 39,657.44 is: 59,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,977.30 : 227,966.13 = 39,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,977.30/227,966.13 = 39,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,977.30x = 227,966.13 × 39,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,977.30x = 9,040,551,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,040,551,982.68/151,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,486.20

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