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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,024.70, 228,016.35 and 39,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,024.70, 228,016.35 and 39,713.70 is: 59,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,024.70 : 228,016.35 = 39,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,024.70/228,016.35 = 39,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,024.70x = 228,016.35 × 39,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,024.70x = 9,055,372,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,372,919.00/152,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,565.14

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