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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,022.40, 228,033.60 and 96,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,022.40, 228,033.60 and 96,035.20 is: 144,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,022.40 : 228,033.60 = 96,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,022.40/228,033.60 = 96,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,022.40x = 228,033.60 × 96,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,022.40x = 21,899,252,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,252,382.72/152,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,052.80

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