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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,573.64, 228,834.33 and 40,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,573.64, 228,834.33 and 40,255.02 is: 60,375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,573.64 : 228,834.33 = 40,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,573.64/228,834.33 = 40,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,573.64x = 228,834.33 × 40,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,573.64x = 9,211,730,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211,730,530.84/152,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,375.64

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