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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,637.31, 228,966.91 and 40,316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,637.31, 228,966.91 and 40,316.41 is: 60,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,637.31 : 228,966.91 = 40,316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,637.31/228,966.91 = 40,316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,637.31x = 228,966.91 × 40,316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,637.31x = 9,231,124,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,124,005.41/152,637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,477.51

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