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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,833.08, 228,926.40 and 96,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,833.08, 228,926.40 and 96,644.20 is: 144,761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,833.08 : 228,926.40 = 96,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,833.08/228,926.40 = 96,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,833.08x = 228,926.40 × 96,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,833.08x = 22,124,408,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,408,786.88/152,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,761.91

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