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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,874, 229,190.36 and 96,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,874, 229,190.36 and 96,595.52 is: 144,817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,874 : 229,190.36 = 96,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,874/229,190.36 = 96,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,874x = 229,190.36 × 96,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,874x = 22,138,762,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138,762,003.19/152,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,817.05

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