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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,004.80, 234,007.20 and 96,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,004.80, 234,007.20 and 96,129.60 is: 144,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,004.80 : 234,007.20 = 96,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,004.80/234,007.20 = 96,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,004.80x = 234,007.20 × 96,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,004.80x = 22,495,018,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,495,018,533.12/156,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,194.40

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