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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,228.40, 228,529.80 and 96,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,228.40, 228,529.80 and 96,068.40 is: 144,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,228.40 : 228,529.80 = 96,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,228.40/228,529.80 = 96,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,228.40x = 228,529.80 × 96,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,228.40x = 21,954,492,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954,492,238.32/152,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,220.74

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