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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,314.10, 228,125.55 and 96,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,314.10, 228,125.55 and 96,326.90 is: 144,271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,314.10 : 228,125.55 = 96,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,314.10/228,125.55 = 96,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,314.10x = 228,125.55 × 96,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,314.10x = 21,974,627,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,974,627,042.30/152,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,271.78

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