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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,223.60, 96,335.40 and 42,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,223.60, 96,335.40 and 42,105.20 is: 63,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,223.60 : 96,335.40 = 42,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,223.60/96,335.40 = 42,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,223.60x = 96,335.40 × 42,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,223.60x = 4,056,221,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,221,284.08/64,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,157.80

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