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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,281.08, 228,415.95 and 39,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,281.08, 228,415.95 and 39,960.27 is: 59,938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,281.08 : 228,415.95 = 39,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,281.08/228,415.95 = 39,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,281.08x = 228,415.95 × 39,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,281.08x = 9,127,563,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,563,034.31/152,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,938.92

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