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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,004.30, 228,006.45 and 96,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,004.30, 228,006.45 and 96,017.10 is: 144,025.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,004.30 : 228,006.45 = 96,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,004.30/228,006.45 = 96,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,004.30x = 228,006.45 × 96,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,004.30x = 21,892,518,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892,518,110.30/152,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,025.65

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