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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,417.40, 228,626.10 and 96,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,417.40, 228,626.10 and 96,430.20 is: 144,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,417.40 : 228,626.10 = 96,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,417.40/228,626.10 = 96,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,417.40x = 228,626.10 × 96,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,417.40x = 22,046,460,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,046,460,548.22/152,417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,645.30

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