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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,232.60, 228,003.30 and 96,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,232.60, 228,003.30 and 96,245.40 is: 144,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,232.60 : 228,003.30 = 96,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,232.60/228,003.30 = 96,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,232.60x = 228,003.30 × 96,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,232.60x = 21,944,268,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,944,268,809.82/152,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,149.60

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