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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,023.02, 209,866.59 and 95,465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,023.02, 209,866.59 and 95,465.58 is: 131,789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,023.02 : 209,866.59 = 95,465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,023.02/209,866.59 = 95,465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,023.02x = 209,866.59 × 95,465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,023.02x = 20,035,035,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035,035,736.97/152,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,789.49

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