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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,356.46, 228,573.56 and 96,592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,356.46, 228,573.56 and 96,592.82 is: 144,913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,356.46 : 228,573.56 = 96,592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,356.46/228,573.56 = 96,592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,356.46x = 228,573.56 × 96,592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,356.46x = 22,078,563,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,563,836.45/152,356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,913.87

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