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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,023.90, 228,035.85 and 96,036.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,023.90, 228,035.85 and 96,036.70 is: 144,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,023.90 : 228,035.85 = 96,036.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,023.90/228,035.85 = 96,036.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,023.90x = 228,035.85 × 96,036.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,023.90x = 21,899,810,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,810,515.70/152,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,055.05

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