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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,050.78, 144,126.93 and 68,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,050.78, 144,126.93 and 68,151.14 is: 102,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,050.78 : 144,126.93 = 68,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,050.78/144,126.93 = 68,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,050.78x = 144,126.93 × 68,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,050.78x = 9,822,414,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822,414,584.20/96,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,262.73

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