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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,147.76, 228,234.72 and 39,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,147.76, 228,234.72 and 39,827.52 is: 59,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,147.76 : 228,234.72 = 39,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,147.76/228,234.72 = 39,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,147.76x = 228,234.72 × 39,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,147.76x = 9,090,022,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090,022,875.49/152,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,744.70

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