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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,212.98, 228,332.94 and 39,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,212.98, 228,332.94 and 39,892.80 is: 59,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,212.98 : 228,332.94 = 39,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,212.98/228,332.94 = 39,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,212.98x = 228,332.94 × 39,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,212.98x = 9,108,840,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,840,308.83/152,212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,842.73

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