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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,123.90, 228,250.65 and 96,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,123.90, 228,250.65 and 96,007.10 is: 144,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,123.90 : 228,250.65 = 96,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,123.90/228,250.65 = 96,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,123.90x = 228,250.65 × 96,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,123.90x = 21,913,682,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,913,682,979.62/152,123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,051.55

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