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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,996.20, 228,007.26 and 39,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,996.20, 228,007.26 and 39,691.32 is: 59,540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,996.20 : 228,007.26 = 39,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,996.20/228,007.26 = 39,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,996.20x = 228,007.26 × 39,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,996.20x = 9,049,909,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049,909,118.98/151,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,540.36

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