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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,864.62, 229,390.18 and 96,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,864.62, 229,390.18 and 96,627.13 is: 144,999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,864.62 : 229,390.18 = 96,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,864.62/229,390.18 = 96,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,864.62x = 229,390.18 × 96,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,864.62x = 22,165,313,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,313,928.54/152,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,999.64

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