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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,000.83, 143,995.85 and 29,440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,000.83, 143,995.85 and 29,440.78 is: 44,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,000.83 : 143,995.85 = 29,440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,000.83/143,995.85 = 29,440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,000.83x = 143,995.85 × 29,440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,000.83x = 4,239,349,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,349,273.58/96,000.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,159.51

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