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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,716.31, 210,872.33 and 95,422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,716.31, 210,872.33 and 95,422.38 is: 131,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,716.31 : 210,872.33 = 95,422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,716.31/210,872.33 = 95,422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,716.31x = 210,872.33 × 95,422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,716.31x = 20,121,939,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,939,604.75/152,716.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,760.25

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