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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,477.92, 228,673.50 and 96,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,477.92, 228,673.50 and 96,233.86 is: 144,323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,477.92 : 228,673.50 = 96,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,477.92/228,673.50 = 96,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,477.92x = 228,673.50 × 96,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,477.92x = 22,006,133,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006,133,584.71/152,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,323.41

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