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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,145.75, 168,080.11 and 96,238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,145.75, 168,080.11 and 96,238.97 is: 144,239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,145.75 : 168,080.11 = 96,238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,145.75/168,080.11 = 96,238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,145.75x = 168,080.11 × 96,238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,145.75x = 16,175,856,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,856,843.49/112,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,239.59

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