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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,048.10, 234,072.15 and 96,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,048.10, 234,072.15 and 96,124.30 is: 144,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,048.10 : 234,072.15 = 96,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,048.10/234,072.15 = 96,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,048.10x = 234,072.15 × 96,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,048.10x = 22,500,021,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500,021,568.25/156,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,186.45

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