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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,246.60, 232,869.90 and 96,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,246.60, 232,869.90 and 96,197.60 is: 144,296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,246.60 : 232,869.90 = 96,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,246.60/232,869.90 = 96,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,246.60x = 232,869.90 × 96,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,246.60x = 22,401,525,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401,525,492.24/155,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,296.40

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