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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,014.79, 132,463.46 and 60,142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,014.79, 132,463.46 and 60,142.35 is: 82,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,014.79 : 132,463.46 = 60,142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,014.79/132,463.46 = 60,142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,014.79x = 132,463.46 × 60,142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,014.79x = 7,966,663,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966,663,472.82/96,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,973.29

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