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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,669.52, 230,501.92 and 93,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,669.52, 230,501.92 and 93,715.60 is: 140,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,669.52 : 230,501.92 = 93,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,669.52/230,501.92 = 93,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,669.52x = 230,501.92 × 93,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,669.52x = 21,601,625,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601,625,733.95/153,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,571.96

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