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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,363.40, 228,583.97 and 96,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,363.40, 228,583.97 and 96,599.76 is: 144,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,363.40 : 228,583.97 = 96,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,363.40/228,583.97 = 96,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,363.40x = 228,583.97 × 96,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,363.40x = 22,081,156,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081,156,158.85/152,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,924.28

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