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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,314.96, 228,485.58 and 39,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,314.96, 228,485.58 and 39,994.60 is: 59,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,314.96 : 228,485.58 = 39,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,314.96/228,485.58 = 39,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,314.96x = 228,485.58 × 39,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,314.96x = 9,138,189,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,189,377.87/152,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,995.35

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