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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,252.28, 228,391.90 and 39,932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,252.28, 228,391.90 and 39,932.12 is: 59,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,252.28 : 228,391.90 = 39,932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,252.28/228,391.90 = 39,932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,252.28x = 228,391.90 × 39,932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,252.28x = 9,120,173,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120,173,228.98/152,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,901.72

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