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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,233.60, 228,004.80 and 96,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,233.60, 228,004.80 and 96,246.40 is: 144,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,233.60 : 228,004.80 = 96,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,233.60/228,004.80 = 96,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,233.60x = 228,004.80 × 96,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,233.60x = 21,944,641,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,944,641,182.72/152,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,151.10

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