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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,049.78, 144,125.43 and 68,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,049.78, 144,125.43 and 68,150.14 is: 102,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,049.78 : 144,125.43 = 68,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,049.78/144,125.43 = 68,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,049.78x = 144,125.43 × 68,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,049.78x = 9,822,168,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822,168,232.06/96,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,261.23

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