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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,451.89, 228,634.62 and 96,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,451.89, 228,634.62 and 96,207.74 is: 144,284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,451.89 : 228,634.62 = 96,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,451.89/228,634.62 = 96,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,451.89x = 228,634.62 × 96,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,451.89x = 21,996,420,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996,420,075.96/152,451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,284.34

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