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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,271.68, 228,279.08 and 95,987.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,271.68, 228,279.08 and 95,987.75 is: 143,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,271.68 : 228,279.08 = 95,987.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,271.68/228,279.08 = 95,987.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,271.68x = 228,279.08 × 95,987.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,271.68x = 21,911,995,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911,995,261.27/152,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,900.66

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