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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,637.23, 228,966.78 and 40,316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,637.23, 228,966.78 and 40,316.33 is: 60,477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,637.23 : 228,966.78 = 40,316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,637.23/228,966.78 = 40,316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,637.23x = 228,966.78 × 40,316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,637.23x = 9,231,099,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,099,487.52/152,637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,477.38

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