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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,968.89, 219,036.44 and 96,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,968.89, 219,036.44 and 96,072.48 is: 144,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,968.89 : 219,036.44 = 96,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,968.89/219,036.44 = 96,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,968.89x = 219,036.44 × 96,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,968.89x = 21,043,374,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,043,374,241.35/145,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,163.42

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