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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,558.01, 228,816.90 and 40,247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,558.01, 228,816.90 and 40,247.01 is: 60,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,558.01 : 228,816.90 = 40,247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,558.01/228,816.90 = 40,247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,558.01x = 228,816.90 × 40,247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,558.01x = 9,209,196,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209,196,062.47/152,558.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,365.21

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