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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,125.40, 228,252.90 and 96,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,125.40, 228,252.90 and 96,008.60 is: 144,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,125.40 : 228,252.90 = 96,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,125.40/228,252.90 = 96,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,125.40x = 228,252.90 × 96,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,125.40x = 21,914,241,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914,241,374.94/152,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,053.80

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