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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,451.39, 228,633.87 and 96,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,451.39, 228,633.87 and 96,207.24 is: 144,283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,451.39 : 228,633.87 = 96,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,451.39/228,633.87 = 96,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,451.39x = 228,633.87 × 96,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,451.39x = 21,996,233,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996,233,603.22/152,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,283.59

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