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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,066.62, 198,573.98 and 96,302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,066.62, 198,573.98 and 96,302.54 is: 132,738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,066.62 : 198,573.98 = 96,302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,066.62/198,573.98 = 96,302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,066.62x = 198,573.98 × 96,302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,066.62x = 19,123,178,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123,178,651.91/144,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,738.44

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