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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,021.90, 228,032.85 and 96,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,021.90, 228,032.85 and 96,034.70 is: 144,052.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,021.90 : 228,032.85 = 96,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,021.90/228,032.85 = 96,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,021.90x = 228,032.85 × 96,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,021.90x = 21,899,066,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,066,339.90/152,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,052.05

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