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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,255.09, 228,377.16 and 39,934.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,255.09, 228,377.16 and 39,934.41 is: 59,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,255.09 : 228,377.16 = 39,934.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,255.09/228,377.16 = 39,934.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,255.09x = 228,377.16 × 39,934.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,255.09x = 9,120,107,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120,107,142.08/152,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,900.18

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