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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,222.40, 228,520.80 and 96,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,222.40, 228,520.80 and 96,062.40 is: 144,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,222.40 : 228,520.80 = 96,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,222.40/228,520.80 = 96,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,222.40x = 228,520.80 × 96,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,222.40x = 21,952,256,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952,256,497.92/152,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,211.74

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