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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,026.90, 228,040.35 and 96,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,026.90, 228,040.35 and 96,039.70 is: 144,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,026.90 : 228,040.35 = 96,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,026.90/228,040.35 = 96,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,026.90x = 228,040.35 × 96,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,026.90x = 21,900,926,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,900,926,801.90/152,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,059.55

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