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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,425.80, 228,638.70 and 96,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,425.80, 228,638.70 and 96,083.22 is: 144,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,425.80 : 228,638.70 = 96,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,425.80/228,638.70 = 96,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,425.80x = 228,638.70 × 96,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,425.80x = 21,968,341,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968,341,369.42/152,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,124.82

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