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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,001.28, 144,033.50 and 45,422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,001.28, 144,033.50 and 45,422.04 is: 68,148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,001.28 : 144,033.50 = 45,422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,001.28/144,033.50 = 45,422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,001.28x = 144,033.50 × 45,422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,001.28x = 6,542,295,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542,295,511.90/96,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,148.01

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