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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,001.63, 228,002.49 and 39,681.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,001.63, 228,002.49 and 39,681.54 is: 59,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,001.63 : 228,002.49 = 39,681.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,001.63/228,002.49 = 39,681.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,001.63x = 228,002.49 × 39,681.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,001.63x = 9,047,489,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047,489,927.03/152,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,522.32

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