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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,228.90, 228,408.15 and 96,112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,228.90, 228,408.15 and 96,112.10 is: 144,209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,228.90 : 228,408.15 = 96,112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,228.90/228,408.15 = 96,112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,228.90x = 228,408.15 × 96,112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,228.90x = 21,952,786,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952,786,953.62/152,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,209.06

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