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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,003.80, 228,005.70 and 96,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,003.80, 228,005.70 and 96,016.60 is: 144,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,003.80 : 228,005.70 = 96,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,003.80/228,005.70 = 96,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,003.80x = 228,005.70 × 96,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,003.80x = 21,892,332,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892,332,094.62/152,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,024.90

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