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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,022.70, 228,013.35 and 39,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,022.70, 228,013.35 and 39,711.70 is: 59,562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,022.70 : 228,013.35 = 39,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,022.70/228,013.35 = 39,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,022.70x = 228,013.35 × 39,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,022.70x = 9,054,797,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,054,797,751.20/152,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,562.14

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