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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,265.25, 228,391.12 and 39,942.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,265.25, 228,391.12 and 39,942.91 is: 59,912.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,265.25 : 228,391.12 = 39,942.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,265.25/228,391.12 = 39,942.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,265.25x = 228,391.12 × 39,942.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,265.25x = 9,122,604,609.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122,604,609.29/152,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,912.59

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