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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,384.13, 228,557.99 and 40,073.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,384.13, 228,557.99 and 40,073.09 is: 60,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,384.13 : 228,557.99 = 40,073.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,384.13/228,557.99 = 40,073.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,384.13x = 228,557.99 × 40,073.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,384.13x = 9,159,025,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159,025,374.70/152,384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,104.85

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