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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,262.26, 228,376.98 and 39,953.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,262.26, 228,376.98 and 39,953.78 is: 59,926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,262.26 : 228,376.98 = 39,953.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,262.26/228,376.98 = 39,953.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,262.26x = 228,376.98 × 39,953.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,262.26x = 9,124,523,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124,523,615.98/152,262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,926.36

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