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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,023.70, 228,014.85 and 39,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,023.70, 228,014.85 and 39,712.70 is: 59,563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,023.70 : 228,014.85 = 39,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,023.70/228,014.85 = 39,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,023.70x = 228,014.85 × 39,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,023.70x = 9,055,085,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,085,333.60/152,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,563.64

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