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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,316.60, 228,129.30 and 96,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,316.60, 228,129.30 and 96,329.40 is: 144,275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,316.60 : 228,129.30 = 96,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,316.60/228,129.30 = 96,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,316.60x = 228,129.30 × 96,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,316.60x = 21,975,558,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,975,558,591.42/152,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,275.53

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