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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,031.70, 143,788.35 and 96,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,031.70, 143,788.35 and 96,031.70 is: 143,788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,031.70 : 143,788.35 = 96,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,031.70/143,788.35 = 96,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,031.70x = 143,788.35 × 96,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,031.70x = 13,808,239,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808,239,690.70/96,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,788.35

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