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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,276.29, 217,926.99 and 40,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,276.29, 217,926.99 and 40,095.27 is: 60,146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,276.29 : 217,926.99 = 40,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,276.29/217,926.99 = 40,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,276.29x = 217,926.99 × 40,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,276.29x = 8,737,841,504.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,841,504.34/145,276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,146.37

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