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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,476.92, 228,672 and 96,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,476.92, 228,672 and 96,232.86 is: 144,321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,476.92 : 228,672 = 96,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,476.92/228,672 = 96,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,476.92x = 228,672 × 96,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,476.92x = 22,005,760,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005,760,561.92/152,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,321.91

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