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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,033.30, 228,049.95 and 41,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,033.30, 228,049.95 and 41,225.30 is: 61,837.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,033.30 : 228,049.95 = 41,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,033.30/228,049.95 = 41,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,033.30x = 228,049.95 × 41,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,033.30x = 9,401,427,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,401,427,603.74/152,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,837.95

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