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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,665.72, 228,972.30 and 40,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,665.72, 228,972.30 and 40,347.16 is: 60,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,665.72 : 228,972.30 = 40,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,665.72/228,972.30 = 40,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,665.72x = 228,972.30 × 40,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,665.72x = 9,238,382,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238,382,023.67/152,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,513.79

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